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HYMN-BOOK. 


PHILADELPHIA.' 
PUBLISHED  BY  DAVID  CLARE. 

Stereotyped  by  L.  Johnson. 

184  2. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1842,  by 

David  Clark, 

lathe  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  Eastern 

District  of  Pennsylvania. 


PREFACE. 

When  a  new  volume  of  hymns  for  Sabbath-schools  is 
announced,  some  persons  may  be  ready  to  exclaim,  Where 
is  the  necessity  for  this  multiplication  of  hymn-books  for 
Sabbath-schools  1  Is  not  the  volume  entitled  "Union 
Hymns"  all  that  can  reasonably  be  required?  The  an- 
swer to  these  questions  is  not  at  all  dillicult ;  and  it  can 
be  made  satisfactory  also,  to  such  persons  as  put  the 
questions  in  a  candid,  and  not  in  a  captious  spirit. 

The  denomination  for  whose  use  this  volume  is  pre- 
pared, is  one  of  the  most  numerous  in  the  land ;  and  one 
which,  therefore,  may  claim,  as  justly  as  any  other,  to 
have  a  volume  of  hymns  for  use  in  its  Sabbath- schools, 
all  of  which  shall  be  such  as  may  be  employed  without 
doing  violence  to  its  denominational  peculiarities;  or 
covertly  undermining  its  foundations:  and  if  there  is  such 
a  collection  in  existence,  the  compiler  has  not  been  so 
fortunate  as  to  meet  with  it. 

Moreover,  hymns  for  Sabbath -schools  should  be  such 
as  possess  a  general  adaptation  to  the  moral  condition 
of  those  for  whose  use  they  are  designed  ;  and  they  should 
express  sentiments  in  which  the  children  may  properly 
and  sincerely  unite  ;  and  these  sentiments  should  be 
uttered  in  language  rarely  superior  to  the  level  of  their 
capacity.  This  rule  would  exclude  many  of  the  hymns 
found  in  books  heretofore  used  in  our  schools  : — such,  for 
example,  as  utter  the  language  of  long,  and  varied,  and 
deep  Christian  experience ;  and  such  as  breathe  the 
fervours,  not  merely  of  matured  and  ripened,  but  of  almost 
seraphic  love,  and  of  a  martyr's  zeal  and  self-sacrifice. 
These,  or  a  portion  of  them,  may,  without  impropriety, 
find  a  place  among  the  hymns  for  the  use  of  teachers  ; 
but  they  are  inappropriate  for  general  use  in  the  school. 

Yet  while  the  requisite  character  of  the  hymns  in  gene- 
ral is  thus  insisted  on,  it  is  not  denied  that  there  may  be, 
and  indeed  should  be,  some  which  are  special  in  their 
character  and  subjects,  and  adapted  to  the  particular 
cases  which  a  large  school  may  be  found  to  contain  ;  and 
such  hymns,  it  will  be  seen,  are  not  excluded  from  this  col- 
lection. Within  the  last  few  years,  too,  the  infant  Sabbath- 
school — an  entirely  new  branch  of  the  Sabbath-school 
institution — has  come  into  considerable  prominence  ;  and 
more  is  required  to  meet  its  wants,  than  a  single  hymn  or 

3 


4  PREFACE. 

two  in  a  considerable  volume.  Accordingly,  in  this  col- 
lection the  number  is  considerably  greater;  and  the 
language  is  generally  characterized  by  unusual  simplicity ; 
that  even  babes  may  "sing  praises  with  understanding." 

Sabbath-schools  have,  of  late  years,  (and  long  may  it 
continue  to  be  so,)  been  favoured  with  the  special  grace 
of  the  Spirit  of  God;  and  great  numbers,  from  their 
•classes,  have  been  led  to  profess  publicly  their  attachment 
to  the  Redeemer.  It  need  not  be  said  that  a  volume  of 
hymns,  compiled  on  the  principle  of  merging  all  denomina- 
tional peculiarities,  could  not  admit  into  its  pages  hymns 
on  the  subject  of  baptism.  But  need  Baptist  schools  be 
thus  restricted-?  Surely  not:  and  though  our  books  of 
hymns  used  in  public  worship  contain  those  adapted  to 
this  ordinance,  they  are  yet  generally  both  quite  limited 
in  their  number  and  quite  deficient  in  allusion  to  the 
■early  age  of  those  candidates  who  are  from  the  Sab- 
bath-school, and  who  often  constitute  a  majority  of  the 
whole  number.  This  volume  contains  several  hymns  on 
this  subject,  not  found  in  books  in  common  use  in  this 
vicinity,  in  New  England,  or,  it  is  believed,  in  the  South 
or  West  generally. 

Where  a  slight  alteration  in  language  could  be  made 
with  advantage  to  simplicity  or  to  sentiment,  it  has  been 
made  without  scruple.  To"  the  authors  of  the  hymns  it 
was  found  in  many  cases  impossible  to  give  credit,  inas- 
much as  they  could  not  be  discovered;  and  hence  the 
compiler  determined  on  not  doing  it  in  any  case.  A  few 
of  the  hymns  are  original ;  and  the  compiler  is  happy  thus 
to  acknowledge  his  indebtedness  to  their  author,  Mrs.  M. 
St.  Leon  Loud.  His  thanks  are  also  presented  to  Mrs.  L. 
H.  Sigourney,of  Hartford,  Conn.,  for  permission,  so  readily 
granted,  to  "make  use  of  some  of  her  compositions  in 
"Poetry  for  Children."  A  similar  expression  of  gratitude 
is  due  to  the  Rev.  Stephen  P.  Hill,  of,rBaltimore,  for  per- 
mission to  make  use  of  his  "  Christian  Melodies,"  some 
of  which,  as  the  compiler  feels  confident,  are  from  the  pen 
of  that  amiable  and  excellent  brother ;  though  their  author 
is  only  indicated  by  a  modest  initial. 

That  this  humble  effort  to  meet  a  want  on  the  part  of 
the  denomination  long  felt,  and  clearly  and  extensively 
uttered,  may  be  acceptable  to  them,  and  meet  the  blessing 
of  our  Master,  is  the  prayer  of 

Joseph  A.  Wabne. 


BAPTIST 

SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS. 


GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PER- 
FECTIONS. 


X  The  Nature  and  Perfections  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  (^J-OD  is  a  Spirit  none  can  see  ; 
*~*   He  ever  was,  is,  and  shall  be  ; 
Present  where'er  his  creatures  dwell, 
Through  earth  and  sea ;  through  heaven  and  hell. 

2  What  has  been,  is,  or  shall  be  done, 
Or  here,  or  there,  to  him  is  known; 
Nor  can  one  thought  arise  unseen 
In  minds  of  angels  or  of  men. 

3  Yet  far  above  all  anxious  cares, 
Calmly  he  rules  his  grand  affairs  ; 
While  wisdom  infinite  attains 

The  noblest  ends,  by  surest  means. 

4  Majestic  from  his  lofty  throne 

He  speaks,  and  all  his  will  is  done, 
Nor  can  united  worlds  withstand 
The  power  of  his  almighty  hand. 

5  Yet  ever  righteous  are  his  ways, 
Faithful  and  true  whate'er  he  says ; 
The  holy,  holy,  holy   Lord, 

By  all  th  angelic  hosts  adored. 

6  All  that  is  glorious,  good,  and  great, 
Does  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  meet : 
Then  to  his  name  be  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 


2,  3,  4  GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS. 
2  The  Perfections  of  God.  7's# 

1  (^J-OD  is  goodness,  wisdom,  power, 
^-*  Love  him,  praise  him  evermore; 
Let  us  strive,  and  never  cease 
Him,  in  every  thing  to  please. 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored  ; 
Filled  with  thee  let  all  things  cry, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

3  General  Song  of  Praise  to  God.  CM. 

1  TJOW  glorious  is  our  Heav'nly  King, 
-*--■-  Who  reigns  above  the  sky  ! 

How  shall  a  child  presume  to  sing 
His  dreadful  majesty  ? 

2  How  great  his  pow'r  is  none  can  tell, 

Nor  think  how  large  his  grace  ; 
Not  man  below,  nor  saints  that  dwell 
On  high  before  his  face. 

3  Not  angels  that  stand  round  the  Lord 

Can  search  his  secret  will ; 
But  they  perform  his  heav'nly  word, 
And  sing  his  praises  still. 

4  Then  let  me  join  this  holy  train, 

And  my  first  offerings  bring  ; 
Th'  eternal  God  will  not  disdain 
To  hear  an  infant  sing. 

5  My  heart  resolves,  my  tongue  obeys, 

And  angels  shall  rejoice, 
To  hear  their  mighty  Maker's  praise 
Sound  from  a  feeble  voice. 

4  God  the  Creator  and  Preserver.  L.  M. 

1  T/U"HEN  I  look  up  to  yonder  sky, 

y  *     So  pure,  so  bright,  so  wondrous  high, 
6 


GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS.       O 

I  think  of  One  I  cannot  see, 

But  One  who  sees  and  cares  for  me. 

2  His  name  is  God  !  he  gave  me  birth ; 
And  every  living  thing  on  earth, 
And  every  tree,  and  plant  that  grows, 
To  the  same  hand  its  being  owes. 

3  "Tis  he  my  daily  food  provides, 
And  all  that  I  require  besides ; 

And  when  I  close  my  slumbering  eyef 
I  sleep  in  peace,  for  he  is  nigh. 

4  Then  surely  I  should  ever  love 

This  gracious  God  who  reigns  above  ; 
For  very  kind  indeed  is  he, 
To  love  a  little  child  like  me. 

5  Solemn  Thoughts  of  God  and  Death.  L.  M. 

1  rPHERE  is  a  God  that  reigns  above, 

-*-    Lord  of  the  heav'ns,  and  earth,  and  seas ; 
I  fear  his  wrath,  I  ask  his  love, 
And  with  my  lips  I  sing  his  praise. 

2  There  is  a  law,  which  he  has  writ, 

To  teach  us  all  what  wc  must  do ; 
My  soul,  to  his  commands  submit, 
For  they  are  holy,  just  and  true. 

3  There  is  a  gospel  rich  in  grace, 

Whence  sinners  all  their  comforts  draw, 
Lord,  I  repent,  and  seek  thy  face, 
For  I  have  often  broke  thy  law. 

4  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die, 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come  ; 
A  thousand  children,  young  as  I, 

Are  call'd  by  Death  to  hear  their  doom. 

5  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 

Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled ; 


6,?     GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS. 

There's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 

Nor  pardon  offer' d  to  the  dead. 
6  Just  as  the  tree,  cut  down,  that  fell 

To  north  or  southward,  there  it  lies ; 
So  man  departs  to  Heav'n  or  Hell, 

Fix'd  in  the  state  wherein  he  dies. 

0  Omniscience  of  God.  C .  M. 

1  A  LM1GHTY  God,  thy  piercing  eye 
-^-  Strikes  through  the  shades  of  night, 
And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 

All  open  to  thy  sight. 

2  There's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 

Nor  wicked  word  we  say, 
But  in  thy  dreadful  book  'tis  writ,b 
Against  the  judgment  day. 

3  And  must  the  crimes  that  I  have  dona 

Be  read  and  publish'd  there  ? 
Be  all  expos' d  before  the  sun, 
While  men  and  angels  hear  ? 

4  Lord  !  at  thy  foot  asham'd  I  he  ; 

Upward  I  dare  not  look  ! 
Pardon  my  sins  before  T  die, 
And  blot  them  from  thy  book. 

5  Remember  all  the  dying  pains 

That  my  Redeemer  felt, 
And  let  his  blood  wash  out  my  stains, 
And  answer  for  my  guilt. 

6  O  may  I  now  for  ever  fear 

T'  indulge  a  sinful  thought, 
Since  the  great  God  can  see  and  hear, 
And  writes  down  ev'ry  fault. 

^  Omnipresence  of  God.  L,  M. 

1    A  MO NG  the  deepest  shades  of  night 
■**•  Can  there  be  one  who  sees  my  way  ? 


GOD  AND  KIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS.       8 

Yes,  God  is  as  a  shining  light, 
That  turns  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps, 

May  I  not  sin  without  control  ? 

No  ;  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps, 

On  every  thought  of  every  soul. 

3  If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown, 

Where  human  feet  had  never  trod, 
Yet  there  I  could  not  be  alone, 
On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 

4  He  smiles  in  heaven,  he  frowns  in  hell, 

He  fills  the  earth,  the  air,  the  sea ; 
I  must  within  his  presence  dwell, 
I  cannot  from  his  anger  flee. 

5  Yet  I  may  flee  ;  he  shows  me  where, 

To  Jesus  Christ  he  bids  me  fly ; 
And  while  I  seek  for  pardon  there, 
There's  only  mercy  in  his  eye. 

§  God's  Goodness.  C.  M. 

1  f^  OME,  let  us  join,  our  Lord  to  praise 
^    Whose  mercy  knows  no  end  ; 

To  him  our  cheerful  voices  raise, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

2  In  tender  infancy,  his  care 

Preserved  our  lives  from  harm  ; 
And  now  he  keeps  us  from  the  snare 
Of  sin's  deceitful  charm. 

3  He  gives  us  friends,  who  seek  our  good, 

And  strive  to  make  us  wise  ; 
His  bounteous  hand  provides  our  food, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

4  With  grateful  praise  we  will  proclaim 

The  mercies  of  our  God ; 


9,  10    GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS. 

And  sing  the  glory  of  his  name, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

9  Goodness  of  God.  CM 

1  XTOW  great  thy  goodness,  gracious  Lerd  ! 
■*•■*■   What  love  resides  in  thee  ! 

Through  every  season  of  my  life, 
Thou  dost  remember  me. 

2  While  but  a  young  and  helpless  babe 
Rich  blessings  flowed  from  thee  ; 
My  parents'  tender  fondness  proved 
Thou  didst  remember  me. 

3  The  sabbath  I  am  taught  to  keep, 
And  every  sin  to  flee  ; 

With  grateful  heart, O  Lord,I  weep, 
Thou  didst  remember  me. 

10  Nature  proclaims  God's  Goodness.  P.M. 

1  OUR  God  is  good  !  each  perfum'd  flower, 
^   The  smiling  fields,  the  dark  green  wood, 
The  insect  fluttering  for  an  hour 

Proclaim  that  "  God  is  good." 

2  I  hear  it  in  the  whistling  wind, 
The  hills  that  have  for  ages  stood  ; 
The  clouds  with  gold  and  silver  lined 
Repeat  that  "  God  is  good." 

3  E«ach  little  rill,  which  many  a  year 
Has  the  same  verdant  course  pursued, 
And  every  bird  in  accents  clear, 
Declare   that  "  God  is  good." 

4  The  countless  host  of  twinkling  stars 
Which  e'en  the  keenest  sight  elude, 
The  rising  sun  each  day  declares 

In  radiance,  "  God  is  good." 
10 


GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS.    11,  12 

5  The  restless  main  with  haughty  roar, 
And  each  wild  wave  and  billow  rude, 
Retreat   submissive  from  the  shore, 
Resounding,  "  God  is  good." 

6  The  moon  that  walks  in  brightness,  says, 
That  '•'  God  is  good,"  and  we  endowed 
With  power  to  speak  our  Maker's  praise, 
Should  echo  "  God  is  good." 

~W  Benevolence  of  Cod.  7V- 

1  TVTOW  behold  the  mid-day  sun 
-*- '    Sheds  around  a  golden  light, 
Every  leaf  that  meets  his  ray 
Glitters  gaily  to  the  sight. 

2  God  is  good  !  He  made  the  sun, 
Blessing  ev'ry  thing  that  lives  ; 
God, who  light,  and  joy,  and  food, 
T'  every  living  being  gives. 

3  He  who  formed  the  seeing  eye, 
He  who  made  the  hearing  ear, — 
Gave  each  beauty  we  behold, 
Each  delightful  sound  we  hear. 

4  If  he  did  not  keep  our  life, 

We  could  neither  think  nor  move  ; 
Every  blessing  we  enjoy 
Is  a  gift  of  tender  love. 

J2  Condescension  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  /""I  OD  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear, 
^^  Whenever  children  humbly  pray  ; 
He  always  lends  a  gracious  ear 

To  what  the  youngest  child  can  say. 

2  His  own  most  holy  book  declares, 
He  loves  good  little  children  still ; 


13     aOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS. 

And  that  he  listens  to  their  prayers, 
Just  as  a  tender  father  will. 

3  He  loves  to  hear  an  infant  tongue 
Thank  him  for  all  his  mercies  given  : 
And  when,  by  babes,  his  praise  is  sung, 
Their  cheerful  songs  are  heard  in  heaven. 

4  Come  then,  dear  children,  trust  his  word, 
And  seek  him  for  your  friend  and  guide, 
Your  feeble  voices  shall  be  heard, 

And  you  will  never  be  denied. 

"|3  Condescension  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  "VSJ ILL  the  great  God,  who  reigns  on  high 

'  *     With  glory  crown'd  above  the  sky — 
Adored  by  a  bright  angel  throng, 
Listen  to  childhood's  humble  song? 

2  Will  he,  who  made  the  shining  stp.r 
To  throw  its  twinkling  beams  so  far, 
In  mercy  gently  condescend, 

To  be  my  father  and  my  friend  ? 

3  And  will  he  bow  his  listening  ear 

All  kind  my  murmur' d  prayers  to  hear, 
And,  from  his  lofty  seat  above, 
Bless  me  with  his  forgiving  love  ? 

4  He  will ;  I  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  ; 
It  bids  my  doubting  heart  rejoice, 

"  Permit  these  youthful  souls  to  come, 
"  I  am  then  Saviour,  Heav'h  their  home." 

5  "  And  hear  my  lips  this  truth  declare — 

14  None  the  pure  joys  of  Heav'n  shall  share. 
44  Who  are  not  like  a  little  child, 
"  Devout  and  trusting,  meek  and  mild." 
12 


GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS.    14,  15 
J/f.  Condescension  of  our  Heavenly  Father.         L.  M. 

1  {TJ.REAT  God, and  wilt  thou,  condescend 
"  To  be  my  father  and  my  friend  ? 

I  but  a  child,  and  thou  so  high, 
Lord  of  the  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  ! 

2  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  canst  thou  hear 
My  feeble  and  imperfect  prayer  ? 

Or  wilt  thou  listen  to  the  praise 
That  such  a  one  as  I  can  raise  ? 

3  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  let  me  be 
A  meek  obedient  child  to  thee  ; 

And  try,  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

4  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  I'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend  ; 
And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

5  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  then  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down  and  take  me  in  thy  love, 
To  be  thy  better  child  above. 

"15  Ggd's  Condescension  to  Children.  CM. 

1  ^rHILE  angels  praise  thy  gracious  name, 

VV    And  Holy!  Holy!  cry; 
May  little  children  do  the  same 
And  raise  their  songs  on  high  ? 

2  They  may.— To  Samuel  thou  didst  speak, 

And  mark  him  as  thy  own  ; 
They  may — for  thou  hast  bid  them  seek 
For  mercy  through  thy  Son. 

3  And  king  Josiah,  in  his  youth, 

Was  early  taught  by  thee, 
To  fear  thy  name,  to  love  thy  truth, 
And  every  sin  to  flee. 

13 


16,  11    GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS. 

4  Nor  canst  thou  change — still,  still  thou  art 

The  helpless  infant's  friend  ; 
O,  I  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
And  on  thy  grace  depend. 

5  And  now,  O  God  !  to  thee  I  cry  : 

O  form  my  soul  anew  ; 
The  Saviour's  cleansing  blood  apply, 
And  all  my  sins  subdue. 

i(j  Wisdom  and  Love  of  God.  8s    &  7s 

1  C^-OD  is  l°ve  ?  his  mercy  brightens 
^-*    All  the  path  in  which  we  rove  ; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever, 
Man  decays,  and  ages  move  ; 
But  his  mercy  changes  never, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  Ev'n  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 
Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove  ; 
From  the  mist,  his  brightness  streameth, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

4  He   with  early  cares  entwineth.. 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Every  where  his  glory  shine th, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

1*7  Power  of  God  seen  in  Creation.  C.  M 

1  T  SING  th'  Almighty  power  of  God, 
■*-  That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad 

And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day, 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 
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GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS.    18,19 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  fill'd  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  form'd  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good. 

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flow'r  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

1£  Greatness  of  God.  CM. 

1  C\  LORD,  our  God,  how  wondrous  great 
"   Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 

The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  stato 
Let' old  and  young  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 

The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light ; — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

That  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  raise  his  nature  so  ! 

4  O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  all  the  earth  proclaim. 

19  Greatness  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  'HP  WAS  God  who  made  the  earth  and  skies, 

-"-    Great  are  the  wonders  of  his  hand  ; 
He  is  more  glorious,  good,  and  wise, 
Than  any  child  can  understand. 

2  Bright  angels  bow  before  his  face, 

And  saints  stand  waiting  round  his  throne 

And  in  that  holy,  happy  place, 

No  sinful  thoughts  or  words  are  known. 

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20,21   GOD  AND  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  OR  PERFECTIONS. 

3  We  ought  to  speak  with  humble  fear, 
Whenever  we  kneel  down  to  pray  ; 
His  holy  word  with  rev'rence  hear, 
And  never  break  the  Sabbath  day. 

4  But  as  there  will  be  much  amiss, 
Whatever  care  and  pains  we  take, 
We'll  beg  the  Lord  to  pardon  this. 
And  hear  our  prayers  for  Jesus'  sake. 

20  Compassion  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  T)  RAISE  to  the  Sovereign  of  the  sky, 
-*-     Who,  from  his  lofty  throne, 
Looks  with  compassion  on  the  poor, 

And  makes  their  cause  his  own. 

2  When   we,  the  helpless  sons  of  grief, 

Low  in  distress  were  laid, 
His  pitying  heart  our  sorrows  felt, 
His  hands  were  swift  to  aid. 

3  Should  kindred,  near  and  dear,  forsake ; 

Or  friends  and  parents  die, 
God  lives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name  !) 
Can  well  the  want  supply. 

4  His  bounty  gives  our  daily  bread, 

He  fills  our  daily  cup  ; 
Bids  us  rejoice  in  present  good, 
And  cheers  our  hearts  with  hope. 

21  Compassion  of  God  to  the  Distressed.  7's.- 

1  T)OOR  and  needy  though  I  be, 
-*-     God  my  Maker  cares  for  me  ; 
Gives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 

2  He  will  listen  when  I  pray, 
He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 
When  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake, 
Keeps  me  safe  for  Jesus'  sake. 

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WORKS  OF  GOD—CREATION.  22,23 

3  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky, 
Once  became  as  poor  as  I ; 

He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed, 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

4  Though  I  labor  here  awhile, 
He  will  bless  me  with  his  smile ; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  past, 
I  shall  rest  with  him  at  last. 

22  Compassion  of  God  for  Orphans.  L.  JVJ. 

1  (OOD,  the  Creator  reigns  above, 

^^  And  watches  all  whom  he  has  made ; 
He  rules  the  world  in  bounteous  love, 
Sees  the  distressed,  and  sends  them  aid. 

2  Have  I  no  parent  ?  God  will  be 

Far  better  than  a  parent  could ; 
.  A  kind,  a  gracious  Friend  to  me, 
For  earthly  and  for  heavenly  good. 

3  The  hearts  of  all  are  in  his  power ; 

He  bids  the  rich  his  children  feed  ; 
And  he  supports  me  every  hour, 
And  gives  me  all  I  truly  need. 

4  I  cannot  be  an  orphan  then, 

My  Father  is  the  Lord  of  all ; 
And  though  I  have  no  friend  in  men, 
•  He  hears  me  whensoe'er  I  call. 

WORKS  OF  GOD— CREATION. 


23  Creation  speaks  of  God.  CM. 

1  r*  OME,  child,  look  upwards  to  the  sky, 
^  Behold  the  sun  and  moon, 
The  numerous  stars  that  sparkle  high, 
To  cheer  the  midnight  gloom. 
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24,  25  WORKS  OF  GOD—CREATION. 

2  The  fields,  the  meadows,  and  the  plain, 

The  little  pleasant  hills, 
The  waters  too,  the  mighty  main, 
The  rivers,  and  the  rills. 

3  Come,  then,  behold  them  all,  and  say, 

"  How  came  these  things  to  be  ? 
That  stand  around  whichever  way 
I  turn  myself  to  see  ?" 

4  'Twas  God  that  made  the  earth  and  sea, 

To  whom  the  angels  bow  ; 
'Twas  God  that  made  both  thee  and  me, 
The  God  who  sees  us  now. 

24  The  hand  of  God  seen  in  Creation.  C.  M. 

1  f~^  OD  made  the  sky  that  looks  so  blue  ; 
^-*"  God  made  the  grass  so  green  ; 

God  made  the  flowers  that  smell  so  sweet 
In  pretty  colors  seen. 

2  God  made  the  sun  that  shines  so  bright ; 
And  gladdens  all  we  see  ; 

It  comes  to  give  us  heat  and  light ; 
How  grateful  should  we  be  ! 

3  God  made  the  pretty  bird  to  fly ; 
How  sweetly  has  she  sung  ; 

And  though  she  soars  so  very  high 
She  wont  forget  her  young. 

4  God  made  the  mind,  he  made  the  heart, 
With  kind  affections  fraught, 

Then  should  we  consecrate  to  him 
Our  every  active  thought. 

25  **od  8ttn  *n  "^  works  of  Nature.  C.  M. 

1  rp HERE'S  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose, 
■*•    Or  decks  the  lily  fair, 
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WORKS  OF  GOD — CREATION.  26 

Or  streaks  the  humblest  flower  that  grows, 
But  God  has  placed  it  there. 

2  There's  not  of  grass  a  simple  blade, 
Or  leaf  of  loveliest  mien, 

'    Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 

3  There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 
Illumes  the  spreading  earth, 

There's  not  a  cloud,  or  dark  or  bright, 
But  mercy  gave  it  birth. 

4  Then  wake, my  soul,  and  sing  his  name, 
And  all  his  praise  rehearse, 

Who  spread  abroad  earth's  glorious  frame, 
And  made  the  universe. 

26  Tltc  uorks  °f  God-  C.  M. 

1  T  LOVE  to  sec  the  glowing  sun 
■*■  Light  up  the  deep  blue  sky, 
Along  the  pleasant  fields  to  run, 

And  hear  the  brook  flow  by. 

2  How  fresh  and  green  the  trees  appear ; 

What  blooming  flowers  I  find  ! 
Oh,  surely  God  has  sent  them  here 
To  tell  us  he  is  kind. 

3  The  beasts  that  on  the  herbage  feed 

Thank  him  in  different  ways  ; 
And  little  birds  upon  the  boughs 
Sing  sweetly  to  his  praise. 

4  Shall  I  alone  forget  to  thank 

The  God  who  made  us  all  ? 
O  no,  I'll  humbly  kneel  to  him, 
And  on  my  Maker  call. 

5  Though  I  am  but  a  little  child, 

Yet  I  to  God  belong ; 

19 


27,28  WOItKS  OF   GOD — CREATION. 

His  works  declare  him  good  and  mild, 
And  he  will  hear  my  song. 

27  (*°d  ''IC  author  of  universal  Nature.  L,  ]\f . 

1  T^THO  gave  the  sun  his  noontide  light  ? 

*  *     Who  taught  the  moon  to  shine  by  night  ? 
Whose  hand  the  arch  of  heav'n  unroll'd, 
Thick  set  with  stars  like  drops  of  gold  ? 

2  Who  gave  the  winds  their  course  to  know  ? 
The  ocean's  tide  to  ebb  and  flow  ? 

The  day  and  night  to  keep  their  bounds. 
And  changing  seasons  know  their  rounds  ? 

3  'Twas  God  who  gave  creation  birth, 
Who  formed  this  wondrous  globe  of  earth, 
And  breathed  throughout  this  mighty  whole, 
The  likeness  of  a  living  soul. 

4  Bow  then  to  God, — O  all  that  live, 
To  God  eternal  praises  give, 
Who  fashioned  by  his  mighty  hand, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  ;  and  sea  and  land. 

28  Lessons  from  Nature.  7's  eight  L. 

1  TyHEN  the  flow'rets  of  the  year 

**     Opening  to  a  summer's  sky, 
In  their  varied  tints  appear, 

And  along  the  meadows  lie. 
While  I  mark  the  changing  hue, 

On  their  woven  leaves  imprest ; 
Do  I  ask  in  wonder,  who 

Such  a  robe  of  beauty  drest  ? 

2  When  on  all  the  fragrant  air, 

Breaks  the  music  of  the  grove  ; 
And  the  bird  that  warbles  there, 

Wafts  to  heaven  its  praise  and  love  : — 
Who  then  hears  its  little  voice, 

Tunes  its  throat,  and  decks  its  wings, 

20 


WORKS  OF  GOD — CREATION. 


29 


Makes  it  in  His  care  rejoice, 
And  to  fear,  a  solace  brings  ? 

3  When  the  elevated  eye, 

Fix'd  in  contemplation's  gaze 
On  the  scen'ry  of  the  sky, 

All  the  expanding  field  surveys  ; — 
Gems  along  the  arch  of  blue — 

When  to  these  bright  scenes  we  turn, 
And  in  dread,  inquire  who 

Placed  them  there,  and  makes  them  burn? 

4  From  the  earth,  and  air  and  skies, 

God  !  is  heard  in  every  tone ; 
God  !   the  universe  replies, 

Blessed  be  his  name,  alone. 
He  of  all  things  is  the  source ; 

He  sustains  them  every  hour ; — 
By  his  all-pervading  force  ; — 

From  the  planet,  to  the  flower. 

5  Then,  when  low  born,  grov'lling  thought 

Would  distrust  my  Father's  care  ; 
Let  my  heart  from  these,  be  taught 

How  to  calm  each  throbbing  there. 
Be  each  anxious  grief  forgot, 

Let  me   every  doubt,  condemn  ; 
If  he  holds  these,  will  he  not 

Love  me  as  he  loveth  them  ? 

29  God  the  teacher  of  all  Creatures.  L.  M. 

1  TyHO  taught  the  bird  to  build  her  nest 

*  *     Of  softest  wool*  and  hay  and  moss  ? 
Who  taught  her  how  to  weave  it  best, 
And  lay  the  tiny  twigs  across  ?, 

2  Who  taught  the  busy  bee  to  fly, 
Among  the  sweetest  herbs  and  flowers  ? 

21 


30  WORKS  OF  GOD— CREATION. 

And  lay  her  store  of  honey  by, 
Providing  food  for  winter's  hours  ? 

3  Who  taught  the  little  ant  the  way 
Her  narrow  hole  so  well  to  bore, 

And  through  the  pleasant  summer's  day, 
To  gather  up  her  winter's  store  ?  - 

4  'Twas  God  who  taught  them  all  the  wray, 
And  gave  these  little  creatures  skill ; 
And  teaches  children,  if  they  pray, 

To  know  and  do  his  holy  will. 

30  God  made  all  things.  C.  M.  D. 

1  ""PWAS  God  who  made  the  stars  of  light, 

•*•    The  beautiful  blue  sky ; 
He  made  the  moon,  so  clear  and  bright, 
That  nightly  rises  high. 
'Twas  God  supreme,  the  glorious  one, 
Who  formed  them  by  his  power, 
He  made  alike  the  brilliant  sun 
And  every  leaf  and  flow'r. 

2  He  made  your  little  feet  to  walk  ; 
Your  sparkling  eyes  to  see  : 
Your  busy  prattling  tongue  to  talk, 
And  limbs  so  light  and  free. 

He  paints  each  fragrant  flower  that  blows, 
With  loveliness  and  bloom ; 
He  gives  the  violet  and  the  rose 
;     Their  beauty  and  perfume. 

3  Our  various  wants  his  hands  supply, 
With  bounty  every  hour ; 

We're  kept  beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
And  guarded  by  his  power. 
Then  let  our  youthful  hearts  with  love 
Their  grateful  homage  pay 
To  that  kind  friend,  who  from  above 
Protects  us  every  day. 
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WORKS  OF  GOD — CREATION. 

31  God's  works. 

1  HP  HE  moon  is  very  fair  and  bright, 
-*-    And  also  very  high  ; 

1  think  it  is  a  pretty  sight 

To  see  it  in  the  sky  : 
It  shone  upon  me  as  I  lay, 
And  seemed  almost  as  bright  as  day. 

2  The  stars  are  very  pretty  too, 

And  scatter' d  all  about ; 
At  first  there  seems  a  very  few, 

But  soon  the  rest  come  out : 
I'm  sure  I  could  not  count  them  all, 
They  are  so  very  bright  and  small. 

3  God  made  and  keeps  them,  every  one, 

By  his  great  power  and  might : 
He  is  more  glorious  than  the  sun 

And  all  the  stars  of  light : 
Yet  though  so  great,  we  by  his  grace, 
If  pure  in  heart,  shall  see  his  face. 

32  God's  Works  praise  him. 

1  HP  EN  thousand  different  flowers 

-■-    To  thee  sweet  offerings  bear  ; 
And  cheerful  birds  in  shady  bowers 
'     Sing  forth  thy  tender  care. 

2  The  fields  on  every  side, 
The  trees  on  every  hill, 

,  The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide, 
Proclaim  thy  wonders  still. 

3  But  trees,  and  fields,  and  skies, 
Still  praise  a  God  unknown  ; 

For  gratitude  and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts  alone. 

4  These  living  hearts  of  ours 
Thy  holy  name  would  bless ; 


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PROVIDENCE. 


The  blossom  often  thousand  flowers 

Would  please  the  Saviour  less. 
5      While  earth  itself  decays, 

Our  souls  can  never  die  ; 
O  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise 

In  better  songs  on  high. 

PROVIDENCE. 

33  Praises  for  tlie  blessings  of  Providence.        C .  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
-^*-  Kind  guardian  of  my  days, 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
But  ah  !  in  vain  my  lab'ring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace  ; 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  my  praise, 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

5  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord  ! 

For  favors  more  divine  ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

6  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies, 
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PROVIDENCE.  34,  35 

34  Theivorks  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  HP  HE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
-*-    With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale ; 
And,  nightly,  to  the  list'ning  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth. 

4  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 

5  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

35  Praise  to  Goal  for  out  Redemption.  C.  M. 

1  T2LEST  be  the  wisdom  and  the  power, 
-*-'   The  justice  and  the  grace, 

That  join'd  in  council  to  restore 
And  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

2  Our  father  ate  forbidden  fruit, 

And  from  his  glory  fell ; 
And  we,  his  children,  thus  were  brought 
To  death,  and  near  to  hell. 

3  Blest  be  the  Lord,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  take  our  flesh  and  blood ; 

25 


36, 37  christ. 

He  for  our  lives  gave  up  his  own, 
To  make  our  peace  with  God. 
4  He  honor'd  all  his  Father's  laws, 
Which  we  have  disobey' d  ; 
He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  cross, 
And  our  hill  ransom  paid. 

36  Redemption  through  the  JJeath  of  Christ.       L.  M. 

1  QT  RETCH' D  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies, 
^   Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise  ! 

See,  how  the  sacred  crimson  tide 
Flows  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side. 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound  ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes  ! 

3  Lord  !  didst  thou  bleed  ? — for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No  !  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray, 
And  darkness  veiled  the  mourning  day. 

4  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

-»>►»>©©©««— 

CHRIST. 

37  Nativity  of  Clitist.  8.  7.  eight  L. 

1  XT  ARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
J-1  Sweetly  sounding  through  the  sky, 
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CHRIST.  38 

■  -  Lo !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heav'nly  Hallelujahs  rise. 
Hear !  O  hear  the  wondrous  story 
Which  they  chant  in  songs  of  joy  ; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

2  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  founds 

Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 
Christ  is  born ;  God's  own  anointed, 
Heav'n  and  earth  his  praises  sing  ; 
O,  receive  whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

3  Hasten, mortals, to  adore  him  ; 
Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy ; 
Till  in  heav'n  ye  sing  before  him, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 

Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 
Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth, 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

00  Joy  for  Salvation.  C.  M. 

1  TOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come  ; 
J    Let  earth  receive  her  King, 

Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found.  27 


"*9»  40  CHRIST. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

39  Names  of  Christ.  CM, 

1  HTO  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born, 
-*-    To  us  a  Son  is  giv'n, 

Him  shall  the  fcribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heav'n. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
For  evermore  ador'd, 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  pow'r  increasing  still  shall  spread  ; 
His  reign  no  end  shall  know  ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

4  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born, 
To  us  a  son  is  given  ;' 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 

40      Birth  of  Christ  celebrated  by  Children.      7's  eight  L. 

1  TU" HEN  our  fathers,  long  ago, 

Fled  from  persecution's  flame, 
O'er  the  dark  tempestuous  sea, 
Little  children  with  them  came. 
Little  children  knelt  and  pray'd, 
With  their  sires  on  freedom's  shore, 
Raised  the  grateful  notes  of  joy, 
Louder  than  the  ocean's  roar. 

2  Bursting  on  night's  darkest  hour, 
Children  heard  the  savage  yell, 
And  the  loud  and  fearful  cry 

Of  their  parents  as  they  fell. 
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CHRIST.  41 

Children  sang,  in  later  times, 
.   Liberty's  inspiring  lay, 
Glowing  hearts  in  concert  hail'd 
Each  returning  festal  day. 

3  But  a  nobler  sweeter  song, 
We  this  day  have  met  to  sing, 
Praise  to  him  in  Bethl'hem  born, 
Him  our  Saviour  and  our  King. 
He  has  conquered,  lo  !  he  comes, 
Captive  leading  death  and  sin  ; 
Open,  open  wide  your  gates, 
Let  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  Jesus,  Jesus,  yes!   'lis  he, 
Evermore  the  children's  friend, 
We  have  our  request  to  thee — 
Teachers,  faithful  teachers  send  ; 
Send  them  through  this  guilty  world 
To  make  glad  th'  abodes  of  sin, 
Open,  open,  wide  your  gates, 

Let  the  King  of  glory  in. 

41  Birth  of  Christ.  P.  M. 

1  X/\/"E  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim, 

*  *     To  sing  the  praise  of  Jesus'  name ; 
And  make  the  vaulted  temple  ring 
With  loud  hosannas  to  our  King. 
With  joyful  heart  and  smiling  face, 
We  gather  round  the  throne  of  grace, 
And  lowly  bend  to  offer  there, 
From  infant  lips,  our  humble  prayer, — 
To  Him  who  slept  on  Mary's  knee, 
A  gentle  child  as  young  as  we. 

2  We  come,  we  come,  the  song  \o  swell, 
To  Him  who  loved  our  world  so  well, 
That  stooping  from  his  Father's  throne, 
He  died  to  claim  it  as  his  own. 

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42, 43  christ. 

With  joy  we  haste  the  aisles  to  fill, 

Yet  youthful  bands  are  gathering  still ; 

O,  thus  may  we  in  heaven  above, 

Unite  in  praises  and  in  love  ; 

And  still  the  angels  fill  their  home 

With  joyful  cry — "  They  come,  they  come." 

42  The  Birth  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  TXTHILE  shepherds   watched  their  flocks  by 

VV'    night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  Fear  not,  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,) 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born,  of  David's  line. 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  trfe  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  :  * 

4  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  sv/athing-bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid. 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng  ' 
Of  angels  praising  God  on  high, 
Who  thus  addressed  their  song  : 

6  All  glory,  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good  will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease. 

43  Tlie  Poverty  of  Christ.  Vs 
1  T?  VERY  bird  can  build  her  nest, 

-L'  Foxes  have  their  place  of  rest ; 
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christ.  44, 45 

He  by  whom  the  worlds  were  made, 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

2  He  who  is  the  Lord  Most  High, 
Then  was  poorer  far  than  I, 
That  I  might  hereafter  be 
Rich  to  all  eternity. 

\_\_  Distressed  condition  of  Christ  on  Earth .        CM. 

1  TESUS  was  once  despis'd  and  low, 
**    A  stranger  and  distress' d; 
Without  a  home  to  which  to  go, 

A  pillow  where  to  rest : 

2  Now  on  a  high  majestic  seat, 

He  reigns  above  the  sky  f 
And  angels  worship  at  his  feet ; 
Or  at  his  bidding  fly. 

3  Once  he  was  bound  with  prickly  thorns 

And  scoff' d  at  in  his  pain  ; 
Now  a  bright  crown  his  head  adorns, 
And  He  is  King  qgain. 

4  But  what  a  condescending  King  ! 

Who,  though  he  reigns  so  high, 
Is  pleased  when  little  children  sing, 
And  listens  to  their  cry. 

5  He  views  them  from  lxis  heav'nly  throne, 

And  watches  all  their  ways, 
And  stoops  to  notice  for  his  own 
The  youngest  child  that  prays. 

45  r^he  love  °f  Christ-  -  ■  Christ  a  friend.  C .  M. 

1  C*  OME,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join, 
^   To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

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46, 47  christ. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  helping  hand, 

He,  as  our  friend,  is  near  ; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  or  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course ; 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  face, 

And  clouds  surround  his  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace, 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  Our  sorrows  in  the  scale  he  weighs, 

And  measures  out  our  pains  ; 
The  wildest  storm  his  word  obeys, 
His  word  its  rage  restrains  ! 

46  The  tentkmess  of  Christ.  S.  M. 

1  T^ID   Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 
-*-^   And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 

Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 
The  wondering  angels  see  ! 

Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep, 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 

In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

4T  The  Condescension  of  Christ.  C .  M. 

1  T  ET  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name, 
-^  And  sing  his  wondrous  grace  ; 
Who  from  the  realms  of  glory  came, 

To  save  our  sinful  race. 

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ciirist.  48 

2  Though  he  was  rich,  in  heaven  above 

From  all  eternity  ; 
He  left  his  greatness,  out  of  love 
For  sinners  such  as  we. 

3  The  poorest  child  is  scarce  so  poor 

As  Jesus  Christ  became  ; 
When,  our  salvation  to  procure, 
He  bore  our  sin  and  shame. 

i  A  manger  for  his  cradle-bed, 
Received  him  at  his  birth  ; 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head, 
*  Though  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

5  Lord  Jesus  !  while  we  sing  thy  grace, 
We  love  thee  and  adore ; 
But  whon  in  heaven  we  see  thy  face, 
Our  souls  shall  love  thee  more. 

4S  Jesua  Christ  a  true  friend.  8.  7.  7.  7. 

1  r\  NE  there  is  above  all  others, 

^   Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end : 

They  who  once  his  kindness  prove, 

Find  it  everlasting  love. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends  to  save  uh, 
Could,  or  would  have  shed  their  blood, 
But  the  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God  :  # 

This  was  boundless  love  indeed ! 
Jesus  is  a  friend  in  need. 

3  When  ho  lived  on  earth  abased, 
Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name ; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same ; 

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49,  50  CHRIST. 

Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends; 

And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 
4  0  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 
Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 
What  a  friend  we  have  above  : 

But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 

We  shall  love  thee  as  we  ought. 

49  He  gatherdh  the  lambs  xvith  his  arm.  L.  M. 

1  f\  LORD  our  Shepherd,  deign  to  ker- 
^   Thy  little  lambs,  thy  feeble  sheep  ; 
And  when  our  feet  would  go  astray, 
Uphold  and  guide  us  in  thy  way. 

2  When  faint  and  trembling  with  alarms, 
O  gather  us  within  thine  arms ; 

Kind  Shepherd,  on  thy  gracious  breast 
The  weakest  lamb  may  safely  rest. 

50  Humility  and  Love  of  Christ.  CM. 

1  TyHEN  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throne, 

*  *     He  chose  an  humble  birth ; 
And  all  unhonoured  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 

2  Like  him  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace ; 
Like  him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look, 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  charms, 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
Thus  in  the  circle  of  his  arms 
May  wc  for  ever  lie. 
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CHRIST.  51, 52 

gj[  The  sympathy  of  Christ.  7'S/ 

1  \*7"HEN  the  Saviour  dwelt  below, 

"  *     Pity  in  his  bosom  reigned  ; 
Sympathy  he  loved  to  show, 
Nor  the  meanest  suit  disdained. 

2  Children  once  to  him  were  brought, 
His  benignant  power  to  prove  ; 
Some  di6ciples  harshly  thought 
Their  intrusion  to  reprove. 

3  "  Suffer  them  to  come  to  me, 
Hinder  not  their  free  access  ; 
Children  shall  my  kingdom  see — 
Children  I  delight  to  bless." 

4  So  he  spake — and  in  his  arms 
Clasped  the  little  helpless  things  ; 
As  the  hen  her  chickens  warms 
Underneath  her  downy  wings. 

5  Be  thy  love  to  me  revealed  ; 
Be  thy  grace  by  me  possess'd ; 
Touch  me,  and  I  shall  be  healed, 
Bless  me,  and  I  shall  be  bless'd. 

52  Children  Blessed.  CM. 

1  TTOW  happy  those  dear  children  were 
■"■  Whom  the  Redeemer  blessed ; 
Whom,  when  he  breathed  that  fervent  prayer, 

He  folded  to  his  breast. 

2  How  powerful  was  that  prayer  to  bring 

All  blessings  from  above  ; 
How  true  to  lead  them  to  the  spring 
Of  everlasting  love. 

3  How  mighty  to  preserve  from  sin, 

And  every  dangerous  snare  ; 

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53, 54  christ. 

Often  I've  wished  that  I  had  been 
Among  the  children  there. 

4  But  thanks  to  that  Almighty  Friend, 

He  is  the  same  to-day, 
As  when  he  thus  refused  to  send 
Those  babes  unblessed  away. 

5  And  he  has  made  his  covenant  broad, — 

To  all  who  seek  his  face, 
He'll  be  a  Saviour  and  a  God, 
And  fill  them  with  his  grace. 

53  Christ's  Love  to  the  Young.  C.  M. 

1  TI^HEN-  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 

*  *     And  dwelt  with  men  below  ; 
It  was  his  glorious  work  to  bless, 
And  happiness  bestow. 

2  The  poor  and  wretched  claimed  his  aid, 

Nor  sought  relief  in  vain  ; 
When  parents  sought  his  gracious  help, 
He  blessed  their  infant  train. 

3  And  now,  though  Jesus  reigns  above, 

He  makes  the  young  his  care  ; 
And  helpless  children  still  he  owns. 
And  they  his  goodness  share. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  that  word 

Which  makes  the  foolish  wise  ; 

0  may  we  know  a  Saviour's  name, 
And  learn  his  worth  to  prize. 

5J.  Jesus  blessing  Cliildren.  H.  M. 

TTOW  kind  the  Saviour's  love, 
-"■   How  tenderly  he  smiled, 
While  in  his  arms  he  took 
And  blest  each  little  child. 
Forbid  them  not ;  for  such  I  came, 

1  love  to  hear  thein  lisp  my  name. 
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2  How  oft  our  teachers  pray, 
Their  efforts  do  not  cease, 
That  we  may  find  the  way 
To  happiness  and  peace  ; 

They  urge  the  message  he  has  sent, 
Entreating  children  to  repent. 

3  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  impart, 
Grant  mercy  to  us  all ; ' 
Let  grace  incline  each  heart 
To  listen  to  his  call. 

Then  sin  nor  death  nor  earthly  charms 
Shall  keep  us  from  our  Saviour's  arms. 

55  The  good  Shepherd. 

1  TESUS  says  that  we  must  love  him  ; 
"    Helpless  as  the  lambs  are  we  ; 
But  he  very  kindly  tells  us. 

That  our  Shepherd  he  will  be. 

2  Heavenly  Shepherd,  please  to  watch  us, 

Guard  us  both  by  night  and  day  ; 
Pity  show  to  little  children, 

Who  like  Iambs  too  often  stray. 

3  We  are  always  prone  to  wander, 

Please  to  keep  us  from  each  snare  ; 
Teach  our  infant  hearts  to  praise  thee 
For  thy  kindness  and  thy  care. 

56  Christ  our  instructer. 

1  T^HOU  great  Instructer  !  lest  I  stray, 

-L    O  teach  my  erring  feet  thy  way  ; 
Thy  truth,  with  ever  fresh  delight, 
Shall  guide  my  youthful  steps  aright. 

2  How  oft  my  heart's  affections  yield, 
And  wander  o'er  the  world's  wide  field  ; 
My  roving  passions,  Lord,  reclaim, 
Unite  them  all  to  fear  thy  name. 


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b%  58  CHRIST. 

3  Then  to  my  God,  my  heart  and  tongue 
With  all  their  powers  shall  raise  the  song ; 
On  earth  thy  glories  I'll  declare, 
And  heaven  my  song  of  joy  shall  hear. 

57  ^  Shepherd.  C.  M. 

1  THOU  art  our  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord; 
x    Thy  little  flock  behold  ; 

And  guide  us  by  thy  staff  and  rod, 
As  children  of  thy  fold. 

2  We  praise  thy  name  that  we  are  brought 

To  this  delightful  place  ; 
Where  we  are  watched,  and  warned,  and  taught, 
As  children  of  thy  grace. 

3  O  may  our  teachers,  toiling  here, 

Meet  us  at  last  above  ; 
And  they  and  we  in  heaven  appear, 
As  children  of  thy  love. 

58  Christ's  love  in  Dying  for  us.  7's.  6  L. 

IT   O  !  at  noon  'tis  sudden  night! 
"*-*   Darkness  covers  all  the  sky  ! 
Rocks  are  rending  at  the  sight ! — 
Children,  can  you  tell  me  why  ? 
What  can  all  these  wonders  be  ? 
Jesus  died  on  Calvary  ! 

2  Nail'd  upon  the  cross, behold 
How  his  tender  limbs  are  torn  ! 
For  a  royal  crown  of  gold, 

They  have  made  him  one  of  thorn ! 
Cruel  hands,that  dare  to  bind 
Thorns  upon  a  brow  so  kind  ! 

3  See  !  the  blood  is  falling  fast ! 
From  his  forehead  and  his  side  ! 
Hark  !  he  now  has  breathed  his  last ! 

■  With  a  mighty  groan  he  died  ! 
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Children,  shall  I  tell  you  why 
Jesus  condescends  to  die  ? 

4  He  who  was  a  king  above, 
Left  his  kingdom  for  a  grave, 
Out  of  pity,  and  of  love, 
Thai  the  guilty  he  might  save. 
Down  to  this  sad  world  he  flew, 
For  such  little  ones  as  you. 

5  You  were  wretched,  weak  and  vile  ; 
You  deserved  his  holy  frown ; 

But  he  saw  you  with  a  smile, 
And  to  save  you  hastened  down. 
Listen,  children, — this  is  why 
Jesus  condescends  to  die. 

6  Come  then,  children,  come  and  see  ; 
Lift  your  little  hands  to  pray  ; 

"  Blessed  Jesus,pardon  me, 
"Save  a  guilty  sinner,"  say. 
11  Since  it  was  for  such  as  J 
"  Thou  didst  condescend  to  die." 

59  The  Wonders  of  Redemption.  C 

1  rPO  dwell  with  sinners  here  below, 

■*■    The  Saviour  left  the  skies, 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

2  He  took  the  dying  sinner's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead  ; 

For  man,  O  miracle  of  grace  '. 

For  man  the  Saviour  bled  ! 

3  O  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thine  atoning  blood  ! 
By  this  are  sinners  snatched  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

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60, 61  CHRIST. 

60  W"  e*ampk  of  Christ,  8.  1. 

1  TESUS  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Saviour, 
**    Once  became  a  child  like  nle  } 

Oh,  that  in  my  whole  behaviour, 
He  my  pattern  still  might  be. 

2  All  my  nature  is  unholy  ; 

Pride  and  passion  dwell  within : 
But  the  Lord  was  meek  and  lowly, 
And  was  never  known  to  sin. 

3  While  I'm  often  vainly  trying 

Some  new  pleasure  to  possess, 
He  was  always  self-denying, 
Patient  in  his  worst  distress. 

4  Let  me  never  be  forgetful 

Of  his  precepts  any  more  ; 

Idle,  passionate,  and  fretful, 

As  I've  often  been  before. 

5  Lord,  though  now  thou  art  in  glory, 

,-We  have  thine  example  still ; 
I  can  read  thy  sacred  story, 
And  obey  thy  holy  will. 

6  Help  me  by  that  rule  to  measure 

Ev'ry  word  and  ev'ry  thought; 
Thinking  it  my  greatest  pleasure, 
There  to  learn  what  thou  hast  taught. 

Q\  Example  of  Christ.  CM. 

1  (~)UR  Saviour,  now  in  heaven  above, 
^  But  once  a  child  like  me  ; 

Look  down  upon  me  in  thy  love, 
And  make  me  like  to  thee. 

2  O  make  me  holy  as  thou  wert, 
When  thou  on  earth  didst  live ; 

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HOLV  SPIRIT.  D»   t»«J 

Oh  take  away  my  wicked  heart ; 
A  better  nature  give. 

I  would  be  like  thee  if  I  could, 
But  thou  must  teach  me  how ; 
O  blessed  Saviour,make  me  good, 
tn  mercy  hear  me  now. 
{J2  Christ  u  Pattern.  C.  M. 

1  OUR  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child, 
^   His  parents'  chief  delight ; 

tn  his  behaviour  meek  and  mild, 
He  always  acted  right. 

2  A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our  Lord 

Himself  to  children  gave, 
To  lead  them  to  obey  nis  word, 
And  never  misbehave. 

3  I'm  often  stubborn,  vain,  and  wild, 

Self-willed,  and  hard  in  heart; 
0  Lord,  to  me  thy  chaste  and  mild 
And  holy  mind  impart. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 


(J3  Need  of  the  Holy  Spirit  acknowledged.        L.  M. 

1  TT  is  not  in  my  power,  I  own, 

-■-  To  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  stone  ; 
My  soul  to  change,  my  life  to  mend, 
Or  seek  to  Christ,  that  generous  friend. 

2  'Tis  God's  own  Spirit  from  above, 
Fixes  our  faith,  inflames  our  love, 
And  makes  a  life  divine  begin 

In  wretched  souls,  long  dead  in  sin, 

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64,  65  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

3  That  most  important  gift  of  heav'n, 
To  those  that  ask  and  seek  is  given  ; 
Then  be  it  my  immediate  care, 

To  seek  this  gift  by  earnest  prayer. 

4  God  from  on  high  his  grace  will  pour  ; 
My  soul  shall  flourish  more  and  more  ; 
Press  on  with  speed,  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  glory  end  and  crowif  the  race. 

64  For  the  Holy  Spirit  L.  M. 

1  JV/f  y  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee, 
x       I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee, 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face, — 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace. 

2  I  plead  the  name  of  thy  dear  Son ; 
All  he  has  said,  all  he  "has  done  ; 
O  may  I  feel  his  love  for  me, 
Who  died  from  sin  to  set  me  free ! 

3  To  guide  me,  Lord,  be  ever  nigh ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wants  supply  ; 
With  favour  crown  my  youthful  days, 
And  my  whole  life  shall  speak  thy  praise. 

4  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord, impart; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
Let  me  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 

Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above. 

05  Invocation.  S.  M. 

1  C*  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 
KJ   With  energy  divine  ; 

And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  From  the  celestial  hills, 
Light,  life,  and  joy  dispense  : 

48 


PRAISE.  @6,  67 

And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
Thy  quickening  influence. 

3      Oh  melt  this  frozen  heart, 
This  stubborn  will  subdue  ; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

Qfy  Sanctification  prayed  for .  L.  M. 

1  HPHY  healing  Spirit,  Lord,  impart — 
-■"    Refine,  and  sanctify  my  heart ; 

And  with  reflected  beauty  fair 
Impress  thy  sacred  image  there. 

2  Oh,  train  me  for  the  seats  of  rest, 
Where,  in  eternal  glory  blest, 
My  soul  shall  see  thy  lovely  face, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace. 

PRAISE;. 


6*7  Exhortation  to  universal  Praise .  7'  S. 

1  VE  who  vital  breath  enjoy, 

A    Praising  God  that  breath  employ, 
In  united  chorus  join  ; 
Praise,  still  praise  his  name  divine. 

2  O  my  soul,  with  all  thy  pow'rs — 
O  my  soul, — till  life's  last  hours, 
Bless  the  Lord's  most  holy  name, 
Bless  the  Lord,  his  praise  proclaim. 

?  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 


Songs  by  all  be  freely  given, 
To  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 


43 


68,69  praise. 

68  God's  Works  praise  him.  P.  M 

1  "jV/f  Y  God,  all  nature  owns  thy  sway ; 

-LVJ-  Thou  giv'st  the  night  and  thou  the  day  ; 
When  all  thy  loved  creation  wakes, 
When  morning,  rich  in  lustre  breaks, 
All  nature  owns  thy  sway  ! 

2  In  ev'ry  scene  thy  hands  have  dress'd, 
In  «v'ry  form  by  thee  impress'd 
Upon  the  mountain's  awful  head, 

Or  where  the  sheltering  woods  are  spread  ; 
All  nature  owns  thy  sway  ! 

3  In  ev'ry  note  that  swells  the  gale, 

Or  tuneful  stream  that  cheers  the  vale, 
The  cavern's  depth,  or  echoing  grove, 
A  voice  is  heard  of  praise  and  love. 

All  nature  owns  thy  sway. 

4  As  o'er  thy  works  the  seasons  roll, 
And  soothe,  with  varied  joys,  the  soul, 
O  never  may  their  smiling  train 

Pass  by  our  youthful  minds  in  vain. 
All  nature  owns  thy  sway. 

(J9  Creation  speaks  God's  praise.  C.  M. 

1  \/l  Y  heavenly  Father  !  all  I  see 
■*■"-*"  Around  me  and  above, 
Sends  forth  a  hymn  of  praise  to  thee 

And  speaks  thy  boundless  love. 

2  The  clear  blue  sky  is  full  of  thee  ; 

The  woods  so  dark  and  lone, 
The  soft  south  wind,  the  sounding  sea, 
Worship  the  Holy  One. 

3  The  humming  of  the  insect  throngs, 

The  prattling,  sparkling  rill ; 
The  birds  with  their  melodious  songs, 
Repeat  thy  praises  still. 
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TRAISE.  70,71,12 

70  General  Praise.  8.  7. 

1  T>LEST  be  thou,  0  God  of  Israel; 
-*-*  Thou  our  Father  and  our  Lord, 

Blest  thy  majesty  for  ever, 
Ever  be  thy  name  adored. 

2  Thine,  O  Lord,  are  pow'r  and  greatness, 
Glory,  vict'ry  are  thine  own; 

All  is  thine  in  earth  and  heaven, 
Over  all,  thy  boundless  throne. 

71  General  Praise  from  Cliildren.  8.  7.  4. 

1  f^  OD,  our  Father,  great  Creator* 
^-*  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow, 
Gratitude  for  boundless  favor, 
Should,  in  praise,  for  ever  flow. 

Great  Jehovah  ! 
Praise  to  thee  is  ever  due. 

2  Gracious  Jesus,  mighty  Saviour, 
Hear  our  lispings  to  thy  praise  ; 
Thou  didst  bless  such  little  children, 
And  invite  them  near  thy  face  ; 

Son  of  David  ! 
Loud  hosannas  to  thy  name. 

72  Praise  from  Children.  L.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 

•*■*■  Through  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is  spread ; 

And  thine  eternal  glories  shine 

O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made. 

2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honor  raise, 

And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  the  praise. 

3  Children  amid  thy  temple  throng, 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face, 

45 


.  13,14  PRAISE. 

The  son  of  David  is  their  song, 
And  young  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

73  Invitation  to  Praise.  C. 

1  Cy  OME,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above 
^   Now  in  our  youthful  days  ; 
Remember  our  Creator's  love, 

And  lisp  our  Father's  praise". 

2  His  majesty  will  not  despise 

The  day  of  feeble  things  ; 
Grateful  the  songs  of  children  rise, 
And  please  the  King  of  Kings. 

3  He  loves  to  be  remembered  thus, 

And  honored  for  his  grace  ; 
Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  like  us 
His  wisdom  calls  forth  praise. 

4  Glory  to  God,  and  praise  and  power, 

Honor  and  thanks  be  given  ! 
Children  and  cherubim  adore 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

*7^  The  Praise  of  Children  acceptable.  C. 

1  pHILDREN  of  old,  hosannas  sung 
^   To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
We  too  would  join  our  infant  song, 

To  celebrate  his  fame. 

2  Chief  priests  and  scribes  were  sore  displeased 

That  children  thus  should  sing ; 
But  Jesus  owned  their  early  praise, 
And  we  our  praises  bring. 

3  We  bless  the  Lord  for  all  his  gifts, 

For  life,  and  food,  and  friends  ; 
We  bless  him  for  the  Word  of  life , 
The  choicest  gift  he  sends. 
46 


praise.  75, 76 

75   Praise/or  birth  and  educadanin  a  Christian  land.  L.  M. 
1  /TJ.REAT  God !  to  thee  my  voice  I  raise, 
^-*    To  thee  my  youngest  hours  belong  ; 
I  would  begin  my  life  with  praise, 
Till  growing  years  improve  the  song. 
• 
i  2  'Tis  to  thy  sovereign  grace  I  owe, 

That  I  was  born  on  Christian  ground ; 

Where  streams  of  heavenly  mercy  flow, 

And  words  of  sweet  salvation  sound. 

3  I  would  not  change  my  native  land 

For  rich  Peru,  with  all  her  gold  ; 
A  nobler  prize  lies  in  my  hand, 
Than  East  or  Western  Indies  hold. 

4  How  do  I  pity  those  that  dwell 

Where  ignorance  and  darkness  reign  ; 
They  know  no  heaven,  they  fear  no  hell, 
Those  endless  joys,  those  endless  pains. 

5  Thy  glorious  promises,  O  Lord  ! 

Kindle  my  hopes  and  my  desire  ; 

While  all  the  preachers  of  thy  word 

Warn  me  to  'scape  eternal  firs. 

6  Thy  praise  shall  still  employ  my  breath, 

Sinco  thou  hast  mark'd  my  way  to  Heaven  ; 
Nor  will  I  run  the  road  to  death, 
And  waste  the  blessings  thou  hast  given. 

^(J  Praise  from  Children.  7's. 

1  Q.  LORY  be  to  God  on  high  ; 
*-*    God  whose  glory  fills  the  sky  ; 
Lift  your  voices  children  all, 
Praise  the  Lord  on  whom  ye  call. 

2  Praise,  still  praise  his  name  divine, 
Praise  him  at  the  hallow'd  shrine, 

-17 


TT,  78  praise. 

In  your  humble  hearts  adore, 
Praise  his  goodness  and  his  power. 

3  Children,  in  your  early  days 
Learn  the  sweetest  notes  to  raise ; 
Sing  his  name  with  one  consent, 
O  how  great !  how  excellent ! 

*^^  Children  praising  the  Sainour.  C.  M. 

1  TTOSANNAS  were  by  children  sung 
■*■■*■   When  Jesus  was  on  earth  ; 

Then  surely  we  are  not  too  young 
To  sound  his  praises  forth. 

2  The  Lord  is  great,  the  Lord  is  good  ; 

He  feeds  us  from  his  store 
With  earthly  and  with  heavenly  food  ; 
We'll  praise  him  evermore. 

3  We  thank  him  for  his  gracious  word  ; 

We  thank  him  for  his  love ; 
We'll  sing  the  praises  of  our  Lord, 
Who  reigns  in  heaven  above, 

78  Praise  from  Sabbath- ScJiool  CJiildren.  L.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  may  a  few  poor  children  raise 
-Li   To  thee  a  hymn  of  humble  praise  ? 

'  Tis  by  thy  great  compassion  Ave 
Are  taught  to  love  and  worship  thee. 

2  What  wicked  children  we  have  been  ! 
Alas  !  how  soon  we  learn' d  to  sin ! 
But  now  we  learn  to  read  and  pray, 
And  not  to  break  the  .Sabbath-day. 

3  How  condescending  God  must  be, 
To  love  such  little  ones  as  we ! 
He  saw  our  sin  with  angry  frown, 
And  yet  he  loek'd  with  pitv  down. 

48 


PRAISE.  79,8(1 

4  Oh,  if  we  should  again  begin 

To  grieve  our  God,  and  turn  to  sin, 
And  let  our  guilty  passions  loose, 
We  now  should  be  without  excuse. 

5  Remember,  Lord,  we  are  but  dust; 
'Tis  to  thy  grace  alone  we  trust : 
Do  thou  instruct  and  guide  us  still, 
That  we  may  ne'er  forget  thy  will. 

79  Children  incited  to  Praise.  8's. 

1  CHALL  every  creature  around, 
^  Their  voices  in  concert  unite, 
And  Sabbath-School  children  be  found 

In  praising  to  take  less  delight  ? 

2  Awake,  then,  the  harp,  and  the  lute, 

Sweet  organ,  your  notes  softly  swell; 
No  longer  our'lips  shall  bo  mute, 
The  Saviour's  high  praises  to  tell. 

3  Our  gracious  Redeemer  we  love, 

His  praises  aloud  we'll  proclaim  ; 
With  spirits  of  children  above, 
We'll  shout  his  adorable  name. 

80  Children  praising  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  HTHOUGH  in  the  temple  some  are  found 
-1-    Who  bid  us  hold  our  peace  ; 

Hosanna  !  loud  our  lips  resound, 
To  Christ,  the  God  of  Grace. 

2  Hosanna !  ever  be  our  cry, 

To  David's  Son  and  Lord  ; 
Save  !  now  thou  art  exalted  high  ; 
Thy  gracious  help  afford. 

3  Out  of  the  mouths  of  very  babes 

Thou  hast  ordained  praise  : 
To  sing  thy  power,  thy  grace,  and  love, 
We  now  our  voices  raise. 

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81,82  r  raise. 

4  Hosanna !  still  we'll  cry  aloud, 
To  Christ  enthroned  on  high  : 
May  we  at  last  surround  the  throne, 
And  Hallelujah  cry  ! 

81  The  Oljcct  of  our  Creation.  L.  M. 

1  T?[7"HY  have  we  lips,  if  not  to  sing 

The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King  ? 
Why  have  we  hearts,  if  not  to  love 
Our  Father  and  our  friend  above  ? 

2  Why  were  our  curious  bodies  made, 
And  every  part  in  order  laid  ? 

Why,  but  that  each  of  us  might  stand 
A  living  wonder  from  his  hand  ? 

3  Why  have  we  souls,  if  not  to  know 
The  God  from  whom  our  mercies  flow  ? 
Sure  this  can  never  be  our  lot, 

Like  senseless  brutes,  to  know  iTim  not ! 

4  Why  have  we  life  ? — if  not  to  gain 
Immortal  life,  'tis  worse  than  vain  ; 
This  is  the  end  for  which  'twas  given, — 
We  live  on  earth,  to  live  in  heaven. 

5  Why  did  the  Saviour  leave  the  sky, 
Hang  on  a  cross,  and  bleed  and  die  ? 
And  why  are  kind  persuasions  sent 
To  call  and  win  us  to  repent  ? 

6  Surely  it  is — that  robed  in  white 
And  made  well-pleasing  in  his  sight, 
Our  souls  may  join  the  happy  throng, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song. 

g2  Precise,  from  Children.  P.M. 

1  T/I7"E  will  our  youthful  voices  raise, 
"  *     To  sing  our  Father's  love  ; 
And  bow  in  pure  and  fervent  praise, 
To  him  who  rules  above ; 
SO 


praise.  83, 84 

To  Him  who  rules  on  high  alone, 
And  calls  his  children  round  his  throne. 

2  We've  gather'd  here  to  sing  thy  name,    . 

And  give  our  hearts  to  thee, 
And  may  they,  warrn'd  with  virtue's  flame, 

A  grateful  incense  be. 
Then  while  with  voice  and  heart  we  sing, 
Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring. 

3  For  our  kind  Saviour,  in  his  love, 

Took  children  such  as  we, 
"  And  such,"  he  said,  "  shall  dwell  above," 

"  Such  shall  my  kingdom  be  :" 
Then  let  us  now  in  early  youth, 
Kneel  at  the  throne  of  perfect  truth. 
83  Hosannaa  in  the  Temple.  CM. 

1  T\7"HEN  Jesus  to  the  temple  came, 

*  *     The  voice  of  praise  wa3  heard  ; 
The  little  children  own'd  his  claim 
And  in  his  train  appear' d. 

2  Hosannas  made  the  temple  ring, 

For  many  tongues  agreed  ; 
•     Hosanna  to  the  heavenly  King ! 

To  David's  promised  seed. 
8  O  let  those  scenes  be  now  renew'd, 
Where  children  lisp  thy  praise  ! 
Thou  art  as  powerful  and  as  good 
As  in  the  former  days. 

4  Dwell  by  thy  Spirit  in  our  hearts, 

And  this  will  loose  our  tongues  ; 
The  love  that  heavenly  truth  imparts 
Will  animate  our  songs. 

84-  Praise  from  Children.  L.  M. 

1    ALMIGHTY  God!  with  gracious  ear 
-f*-  Our  praises  and  thanksgivings  hear, 

51 


U5  PRAISE. 

And  look  with  an  approving  eye 

From  thy  eternal  throne  on  high. 
H  Our  feeble  voice  and  childish  thought 

Can  never  praise  thee  as  they  ought ; 

Nor  can  our  lips  by  words  express 

The  tribute  of  our  thankfulness. 
3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  in  ancient  days, 

From  children  hast  perfected  praise, 

And  still  thy  condescending  love 

Will  childhood's  gratitude  approve. 

85  Praise  to  God.  CM. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  dwellest  high, 
-l*-  Where  mortals  cannot  gaze  j 

If  thou  wilt  listen,  I  will  try 
To  sing  a  hymn  of  praise. 

2  Angels  adore  thee,  and  rejoice — 

Such  praise  to  thee  belongs  ; 
But  wilt  thou  hear  my  feeble  voice 
Amid  their  lofty  songs  ? 

3  My  thoughts  are  vain,  my  heart  is  hard, 

And  poor  the  thanks  I  pay  ; 
Oh,  how  unworthy  thy  regard 
Is  all  a  child  can  say  ! 

4  My  feeble  powers  can  never  rise 

To  praise  thee  as  I  ought ; 
For  thou  art  great,  and  good,  and  wise, 
Beyond  my  highest  thought. 

5  In  heaven  thy  glories,  Lord,  resound 

And  children  join  the  song  ; 
And  oh  may  I  at  last  be  found 
Among  that  happy  throng. 

6  Then  we  shall  better  praises  bring, 

And  raise  our  voices  higher 
Angels  will  teach  us  how  to  sing, 
And  we  sha'A.  never  tire. 
52 


praise.  86, 8T. 

86  Praise  from  Sabbath  Scholars.  L.  JJjf. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
-^-  Thou  only  good,  thou  only  wise  ;   . 
Our  youthful  hymns  to  thee  we  bring, 
And  hail  thee,  Universal  King. 

2  The  heav'nly  choirs  around  thy  throve, 
Attune  their  harps  to  thee  alone  ; 
And  shall  we,  children  here  below, 
No  praises  on  thy  name  bestow. 

3  Send  down,  O  Lord,  thy  pow'r  and  grace, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  prayer  and  praise ; 
Then,  ceaseless  shall  our  songy  ascend 

In  anthems  to  the  children's  Friend. 

4  Oft  as  at  Sabbath-School  we  meet, 
Our  scripture  lessons  to  repeat, 
May  Jesus  in  our  midst  appear, 

To  give  us  knowledge,  love,  and  fear. 

5  And  when  our  Sabbaths  here  are  o'er, 
When  up  to  heaven  our  spirits  soar, 
May  golden  harps  to  us  be  given, 

To  sing  thy  endless  praise  in  heaven. 

8*7  Praise  for  Mercies.  C.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 
-Li   And  all  thy  love  to  me  ; 

The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  hestow*d  by  thee. 

2  And  thou  preservest  me  from  death* 

And  dangers,  every  hour  : 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath, 
Unless  thou  give  the  power. 

8  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  dear. 
To  me  by  God  are  given ; 

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88  PRAISE. 

I  have  not  any  blessings  here, 
But  what  are  sent  from  heaven. 

4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care, 
A  child  can  ne'er  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer 
To  love  thee  and  obey. 

88  Praise  for  Mercies  temporal  and  spiritual.       CM. 

1  TKTHENE'ER  I  take  my  walks  abroad, 

"  *     How  many  poor  I  see  ! 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  bis  gifts  to  me  ? 

2  Not  more  than  others  I  deserve, 

Yet  God  has  given  me  more  ; 
For  I  have  food,  while  others  starve, 
Or  beg  from  door  to  door. 

3  How  many  children  in  the  street 

Half  naked  I  behold  ! 
While  I  am  cloth' d  from  head  to  feet, 
And  covered  from  the  cold. 

4  While  some  poor  wretches  scarce  can  tell 

Where  they  raaj'  lay  their  head, 
I  have  a  home  wherein  to  dwell, 
And  rest  upon  my  beo. 

5  While  others  early  learn  to  swear,, 

And  curse,  and  lie,  and  steal, 
Lord,  I  am  taught  thy  name  to  fear, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

6  Are  these  thy  favors  day  by  day 

To  me  above  the  rest  ? 
Then  let  me  love  thee  more  than  they, 
And  strive  to  serve-  thee  best. 
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PRAISE.  89,90 

£9  Prune  for  God1  tMercits.  CM. 

1  T1THEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

**     My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Thy  providence  my  life  sustaiu'd 

And  all  my  wants  redress'd, 
When  I,  a  helpless  infant,  lay 
Upon  my  mother's  hreast. 

3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries, 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  car  ; 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learn'd 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

4  Unnumber'd  blessings  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  could  know 
From  whom  those  blessings  flow'd. 

9Q  Praise  for  Peligious  Instruction.      8.  7.  eight  L. 

1  AID,  .0  Lord,  our  youthful  voices 
-^*-  In  a  song  of  joyful  praise. 

Th'  ransomed  soul  in  heaven  rejoices, 
Saved  from  sin  by  thy  rich  grace. 
Thou  from  error's  ways  hast  brought  us 
To  the  light  that  shines  from  heaven  ; 
Wandering  far  the  Saviour  sought  us, 
And  has  kind  instructions  given. 

2  Friends  and  teachers  are  around  us, 
Kindly  urging  thy  commands; 
Many  blessings  now  surround  us, 
Freely  given  from  thy  hands. 
Lord,  accept  our  feeble  offerings 
For  these  mercies  freely  given, 
Thy  rich  grace  to  us  continue, 
Bring  us  safely  home  to  heaven. 

M 


91 3  93  PKAISE. 

QJ.  Praise  for  Religious  Instruction .  C.  M. 

1  A  WAKE  the  grateful  hymn  of  praise 
-^  To  our  Almighty  Friend, 

Who  bids  instruction's  holy  light 
On  youthful  minds  descend ; — 

2  Who  bids  the  heav'n-taught  spirit  toil, 

To  spread  its  knowledge  wide, 

And  urge  the  listening. child  to  seek 

The  love  of  Christ  who  died  : — 

3  Who  makes  the  moral  desert  hear 

Salvation's  glorious  voice, 
The  wild  and  solitary  place 
With  sudden  bloom  rejoice. 

4  To  us,  O  Lord,  who  learn  thy  word, 

A  docile  mind  impart, 
And  deign  to  touch  with  tireless  zeal 
Each  faithful  teacher's  heart. 

5  Till  as  the  rushing  waters  fill 

The  boundless  ocean's  bed, 
The  saving  knowledge  of  thy  will 
O'er  all  the  earth  shall  spread. 

92  Praise  for  the  Sabbath- School.  8's. 

1  r^OME,  children,  and  sing  to  the  Lord, 

^    Who  brought  us  from  nature's  dark  wild  ; 

Let  praise  to  our  God  touch  a  chord 

In  the  heart  of  each  Sabbath-School  child. 

2  When  thoughtless  and  sinful  we  stray'd, 
Surrounded  by  dangers  unknown  ; 

We  neither  repented,  nor  pray'd, 

Ah  !  where  might  those  wand' rings  have  gone  ? 

Z  Then  Pity  descended  to  dwell 
In  hearts  that  she  soften'd  to  feel ; 
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They  hastened  the  cloud  to  dispel ; 
And  Love  was  attended  by  Zeal. 

4  The  voice  of  the  servant  of  God 
Now  call'd  both  the  rich  and  the  poor; 
To  heaven  they  showed  us  the  road, 
And  open'd  the  Sabbath- School  door. 

5  Our  minds  have  received  the  true  light, 
The  dews  of  the  Spirit  descend, 

We  learn  with  corruption  to  fight, 
And  peace  on  our  steps  will  attend. 

93  Praise  for  Sunday -Scliool  Instruction.  CM. 

1  (^.REAT  God,  to  thee,  a  lowly  band, 
^~*    We  raise  our  artless  prayer, 

And  bless  thy  kind  preserving  hand 
For  all  the  good  we  share. 

2  Once  with  a  helpless,  hopeless  throng, 

E'en  on  thy  holy  day, 
In  sin  we  held  our  course  along, 
And  trifled  time  away. 

3  Unknown,  untutored,  and  forlorn, 

We  sought  the  downward  road, 
Far  on  the  stream  of  pleasure  borne 
From  happiness  and  God. 

4  But  now,  instructed,  with  delight 

Thy  Spirit  we  implore, 
To  guide  our  youthful  feet  aright, 
That  we  may  err  no  more. 

5  0  may  the  word  of  truth  divine 

Our  earliest  thoughts  engage, 
On  life's  unfolding  prospects  shine, 
And  crown  our  growing  age. 

94-  Praise  for  the  Gospel  of  Salvation.    ?'s.  eight  L. 

1   rj.LORY  to  the  Heavenly  King, 

>-*     Rnimtprma  Pnrpnt — tbr>A  Wfi  sir 


Bounteous  Parent — thee  we  sing, 


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95  PRAISE. 

Gratitude  the  strain  inspires, 
Humble  hopes,  sincere  desires. 
God  of  glory  !  God  of  love  ! 
Lord  of  all  the  worlds  above, 
Thee  we  bless  for  daily  food, 
Thee  we  bless  for  ev'ry  good. 
2  More  than  all  we  praise  thee,  Lord, 
For  the  blessings  of  thy  word  ; 
For  the  tidings  Jesus  brought  ; 
For  the  precepts  Jesus  taught. 
Gracious  Father  !  Heavenly  King, 
Feeble  lips  thy  praises  sing  ; 
Youthful  voices  humbly  raise, 
Grateful,  fervent  songs  of  praise. 

95  United  Praise  fcn>  Sabbath- Schools.  L.  M. 

Congregation. 

1  f^REAT  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise, 
*~*    Which  we  would  to  thine  honor  raise  ; 
Bless  our  attempts  to  spread  abroad 

The  knowledge  of  our  Saviour,  God. 

Children. 

2  Next  to  our  God,  our  thanks  are  duo 
To  those  who  did  compassion  shew, 
In  kindly  pointing  out  the  road 

That  leads  to  Christ,  the  way  to  God. 

Congregation. 

3  We  claim  no  merit  of  our  own, 
Great  God,  the  work  is  thine  alone  ! 
Thou  didst  at  first  our  hearts  incline 
To  carry  on  this  great  design. 

Children. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  and  pray, 
To  hear  thy  word,  to  keen  thy  day  ; 

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praise.  96, 97 

Lord,  here  accept  the  thanks  we  bring, 
Our  infant  tongues  thy  praise  would  sing. 

Congregation. 
5  With  those  dear  children  we'll  unite; 
Their  songs  inspire  us  with  delight ; 
Lord,  while  on  earth  we  sing  thy  love, 
May  angels  join  the  notes  above. 

QQ  Praise  for  the  Scriptures.  C.  M. 

1  f^REAT  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise, 
^-*    On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 

But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given  ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  climb  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid ; 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfied  ; 

And  hence  my  hopes  arise. 

Off  Praise  for  distinguishivg  favors.  CM. 

1  T  THANK  the  goodness  and  the  grace 
■*•  Which  on  my  birth  have  smiled, 
And  made  me,  in  these  Christian  days, 

A  highly  favor' d  child. 

2  T  was  not  born,  as  thousands  are, 

Where  God  was  never  known ; 
And  taught  to  pray  a  useless  prayer 
To  blocks  of  wood  and  stone. 

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98, 99  praise. 

3  I  was  not  born  a  little  slave, 

To  labor  in  the  sun, 
And  wish  I  were  but  in  the  grave, 
And  all  my  labor  done  ! 

4  I  was  not  born  without  a  home, 

Or  in  some  broken  shed  ; 

A  gipsy  baby,  taught  to  roam, 

And  steal  my  daily  bread. 

5  My  God,  I  thank  thee,  who  hast  plann'd 

A  better  lot  for  me, 
And  plac'd  me  in  this  happy  land, 
Where  I  may  hear  of  thee. 
£)§  Praise  far  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  I  ascribe  it  to  thy  grace. 
-^  And  not  to  chance,  as  others  do, 
That  I  was  born  of  Christian  race, 

And  not  a  Heathen  or  a  Jew. 

2  What  would  the  ancient  Jewish  kings, 

And  Jewish  prophets,  once  have  given, 
Could  they  have  heard  those  glorious  things 
Which    Christ    reveal' d    and    brought    from 
Heaven  ? 

3  How  glad  the  Heathens  would  have  been, 

That  worshipp'd  idols,  wood,  and  stone, 
If  they  the  book  of  God  had  seen, 
Or  Jesus  and  kis  gospel  known  ! 

4  Then  if  this  gospel  I  refuse, 

How  shall  I  e'er  lift  up  mine  eyes  ? 
For  all  the  Gentiles  and  the  Jews 
Against  me  will  in  judgment  rise. 

09  Praise  for  Religious  Teaching.       8's  &  7'& 

3    JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
**    Friend  of  children,  hear  our  lays ; 
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PRAISE.  10(| 

Humbly  would  our  souls  adore  thee, 
Sing  thy  name  in  hymns  of  praise. 

2  We  are  debtors  to  thy  kindness, 
God  of" grace,  and  boundless  love  ; 
Thousands  wander  on  in  blindness, 
Strangers  to  the  light  above. 

3  Jesus,  on  thy  arm  relying, 

We  would  tread  this  earthly  vale  ; 

Be  our  life,  when  we  are  dying  ; 

Be  our  strength,  when  strength  shall  fail. 

1 100  Praise,  for  Gospd  Light.  L.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  while  the  little  heathen  bend 
-■-J  And  call  some  wooden  God  their  friend, 
Or  stand  and  see  with  bitter  cries 
Their  mothers  burnt  before  their  eyes  ; — 

2  While  many  a  dear  and  tender  child 
Is  thrown  to  bears  and  tigers  wild, 
Or  left  upon  the  river's  brink, 

To  suffer  more  than  heart  can  think  : 

Behold  !  what  mercies  we  possess, 
How  far  beyond  our  thankfulness, 
By  happy  thousands  here  we  stand, 
To  serve  thee  in  a  Christian  land. 

O,  when  that  awful  day  shall  rise, 
That  Christ  shall  come  in  yonder  skies, 
And  we  must  answer  one  by  one, 
For  every  deed  our  hands  have  done  ; 

Lord,  let  it  not  be  said  of  us 
That  heathen  children  were  not  worse, 
But  may  we  now  that  pardon  crave, 
Which  can  the  guiltiest  sinner  save. 

6  With  all  the  bright  and  happy  crowd, 
We  then  would  praise  thee,  long  and  loud ; 

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101, 102  PRAISE. 

And  0,  to  little  heathen  send 

The  news  of  Christ,  the  sinner's  Friend. 

101  Praise  for  Salvation. 

1  ONCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 
^   That  saw  the  Saviour  rise  ; 

Once  more  we  tune  our  youthful  song 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  What  numbers  vainly  spend  these  hours 

That  are  to  Jesus  due  ! 
Children  and  parents,  how  they  live! 
And  how  they  perish  too  ! 

3  But  we,  a  happier  few,  are  taught 

The  ways  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
We  hail,  once  move,  the  plan  of  love, 
That  pities  wandering  youth. 

4  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err  ; 

Too  oft  we  find  it  so  ; 
O  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 

5  Praise  to  our  God  ;  and  thanks  to  those 

Who  thus  our  souls  befriend  ; 
While  the  rich  benefit  we  reap, 
On  them  thy  blessing  send. 

102  Praise  for  Religious  Instruction. 

1  C\  LORD  our  God,  thy  light  and  truth, 
^   To  us,  thy  children,  send; 

That  we  may  serve  thee  in  our  youth, 
And  love  thee  to  the  end. 

2  By  nature  sinful,  weak,  and  blind, 

The  downward  path  we  trod, 
Our  wandering  heart  and  wayward  mind 
Were  enemies  to  God. 
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PRAISE.  103,  104 

3  But  friends  and  guardians  now,  through  grace, 
Our  heedless  steps  restrain  ; 

They  teach  us,  Lord,  to  seek  thy  face, 
Which  none  shall  seek  in  vain. 

Hence  to  the  hills  we  lift  our  eyes, 
From  which  salvation  springs  : 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
With  healing  in  thy  wings. 

Arise — and  o'er  this  vale  of  tears 
Shine  unto  perfect  day  : 

Still  heav'nward  through  our  following  years- 
Pointing  thy  servants'  way. 

103  Praise  for  Instruction  from  (hi  Bible.         S.  M. 

1  HP  HE  praises  of  my  tongue 

-*-    I  offer  to  the  Lord, 
That  I  was  taught  and  learnt  so  young 
To  read  his  holy  word. 

2  That  I  am  brought  to  know 

The  danger  I  was  in, 
By  nature  and  by  practice  too, 

A  wretched  slave  to  sin. 
That  I  am  led  to  see 

I  can  do  nothing  well ; 
And  whither  shall  a  sinner  flee 

To  save  himself  from  hell  ? 
Dear  Lord,  this  book  of  thine 

Informs  me  where  to  go 
For  grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin, 

And  make  me  holy  too. 

104  Tlie  Gospel  welcomed  Gratefully-  C.  M. 
1  TJARK  !  hear  the  sound,  on  earth  'tis  found, 

J-J-  My  soul  delights  to  hear 
Of  dying  love  come  from  above, 
And  pardon  bought  so  dear. 

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105  PRAISE. 

2  Let  children  sing,  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God's  holy  name  ;  ' 
While  teachers  all  obey  the  call, 
And  joy  to  join  the  theme. 

3  Come,  lovely  youth,  obey  the  truth, 

And  pray  with  one  accord  ; 
Saints,  raise  your  songs,  with  joyful  tongues, 
And  hail  the  welcome  word. 

105  Praise  for  Redemption.  P.  M. 

1  T  GIVE  immortal  praise 

-*-  To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  my  comforts  here, 

And  better  hopes  above  : 
He  sent  his  own  eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  we  have  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  ransomed  us  with  blood 

From  everlasting  wo  : 
And  now  he  lives,  and  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creatirtg  power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live  : 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honors  done  ; 
The  undivided  Three, 

And  the  mysterious  One  : 
Where  reason  fails,  with  all  her  powers. 
There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 

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PRAYER  AND  PRAISE.  106,  101 

106  Praise  from  a  Renewed  Heart.  CM. 

1  TH  0  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 
-*-    A  grateful  song  I'll  raise ; 

Oh  let  the  feeblest  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise. 

2  But  how  shall  childhood's  tongue  express 

A  subject  so  divine  ? 
How  shall  we  love  thee  as  we  ought, 
Or  praise  a  love  like  thine  ? 

3  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope,  I  owe 

To  this  amazing  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

4  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppres-ed  ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 


PRAYER  AND  PRAISE. 

107  Gratitude  for  Sabbath- Schools.         C.  P.  M, 

1  /TJ.REAT  God,  our  voice  to  thee  we  raise, 
*-"    Tune  thou  our  lips  and  hearts  with  praise 

Thy  goodness  to  adore. 
Our  life,  and  health,  and  every  friend 
From  thee  arise,  on  thee  depend, 

Kind  Father  of  the  poor. 

2  Stretch  o'er  our  heads  thy  guardian  wings, 
Secure,  the  weak,  O  King  of  kings  ! 

Our  shield  and  refuge  be. 
Thy  Spirit.  Lord,  conduct  our  youth, 
Through  Christ, the  life,  the  way,  the  truth, 

That  we  may  come  to  thee. 

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108,  109  PRATER  AND  PRAISE. 

3  While  friends  their  generous  aid  afford, 
Accept  the  kind  intention,  Lord, 

And  crown  it  with  thy  love. 
Then  joy  shall  tune  our  humble  songs, 
Till  we  shall  join  immortal  tongues, 

In  nobler  praise  above. 

JOS  Prmjer  and  Praise.  C.  M. 

1  TTEAR,  Lord,  the  song  of  praise  and  prayer, 
**    In  heaven,  thv  dwelling  place, 

From  children  made  thy  gracious  care, 
And  taught  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word  and  for  thy  day ; 

And  help  us.  we  implore. 
That  we  mav  never  waste  in  play 
The  holy  Sabbath  more. 

S  Thanks  that  we  hear;  but  oh !  impart 
To  each,  desire  sincere, 
That  we  may  listen  with  our  heart, 
And  learn  as  well  as  hear. 

109  Prayer  and  Praise.  L.  M. 

1  f\   THOU,  whom  holy  angels  praise, 

^  Whose  glory  shines  with  brightest  rays, 
To  thee  our  grateful  hymns  we  tune, 
For  none  can  sing  thy  praise  too  soon. 

2  O  may  thy  grace  be  all  our  joy, 
Let  gratitude  our  tonsrues  employ, 

And  lead  young  children,  frail  and  weak, 
Thy  praise  to  sing,  thy  face  to  seek. 

3  Deny  us  not  our  earnest  prayer, 
That  we  may  all  thy  favor  share  ? 
Be  led  to  each  good  work  and  word, 
As  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord. 

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PRATER  AND  PRAISE.  110,  111 

4  And  bless  our  teachers,  parents,  friends ; 
And  grant,  where'er  thy  name  extends, 
That  heathen  children,  too,  may  bring 
Their  songs  of  praise  to  Israel's  king. 

JJQ  Grateful  Devotion.  C.  M, 

1  JESUS  invites  young  children  near, 
**    O  may  we  now  obey  ; 

Give  us,  O  Lord,  the  listening  ear, 
And  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

2  In  early  life,  to  us,  O  Lord, 

Thy  pardoning  mercy  show, 
And  while  our  minds  are  early  taught, 
May  we  in  knowledge  grow. 

3  Then  will  we  make  redeeming  love 

Our  daily,  nightly  songs, 
And  joy  like  theirs  who  sing  above 
Shall  tune  our  thankful  tongues. 

Ill  Children's  Praise  in  Heaven.  CM. 

1  XT  ARK  !   from  that  glorious  world,  what  songa 
-*-*■    Those  heavenly  voices  raise. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  in  perfect  praise. 

2  Those  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 

If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

3  This  is  the  joy  we  ought  to  seek, 

And  make  our  chief  concern ; 
For  this  we  come  from  week  to  week, 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn. 

4  Soon  6hall  our  earthly  race  be  run  ; — 

Our  mortal  frame  decay ; 

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12,113  PRAYER. 

Children  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 

Must  droop  and  pass  away. 
Great  God  !  impress  the  serious  thought 

This  day  on  every  breast ; 
That  both  the  teachers  and  the  taught 

May  enter  to  thy  rest. 

— »>»►©©©<««— 
PRAYER. 


112  For  a  suitable  spirit  in  School.  L.  M. 

1  /"1  OME,  Jesus,  lift  our  souls  to  thee, 
^   From  childish  follies  set  us  free  : 
Now  move  our  tongues  to  sing  thy  praise, 
And  teach  our  lips  thy  sweetest  lays. 

2  Delightful  Sabbaths  !  when  we  meet, 
Our  pleasant  lessons  to  repeat ; 
Dear  Saviour,  fit  our.  souls  to  rise 

To  that  long  Sabbath  in  the  skies. 

X13  0n  enuring  the  Sabbath- School.  C.  M. 

1  A  DMITTED  where  thy  truths  are  taught, 
-£*•  While  pious  hearts  adore  ; 

Father  in  heaven  !  my  spirit  ought 
Thy  blessings  to  implore. 

2  Instruct  my  ignorance,  I  pray  ; 

My  wayward  passions  tame  ; 
From  every  folly  guard  my  way, 
From  every  sin  reclaim. 

3  Each  task  with  pleasure  may  I  learn, 

Each  Scripture  lesson  prize  ; 
And  grant  thy  wisdom  to  discern 
Whate'er  in  darkness  lies. 
1  Short  is  the  time  we  here  may  pass, 
And  life  is  transient  too ; 
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PRAYER.  114,  115 

Like  the  brief  flow'ret  of  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  early  dew. 

5  With  humble  awe  thy  power  I  see, 

Thy  boundless  mercy  sing, 
Few  words  become  a  child  like  me 
Before  so  great  a  King. 

6  Teach  me  thy  precepts  to  fulfil, 

To  trust  in  Him  who  died. 
To  yield  submission  to  his  will, 
For  all  is  vain  beside. 

H4  Incentives  to  Prayer.  P.M. 

1  T^OLD  thy  little  hands  in  prayer, 
*-     Bow  down  at  thy  mother's  knee. 
Now  thy  sunny  face  is  fair, 
Shining  through  thy  golden  hair, 

And  pleasant  thoughts,  like  garlands,  bind  thee, 
Unto  thy  home  ; — yet  grief  may  find  thee, 
Then  pray,  child,  pray. 

2  Now  thy  mother's  hymn  abideth 
Round  thy  pillow  in  the  night ; 

Her  sweet  voice  thy  slumber  chideth, 
By  the  taper's  darkened  light. 
Thy  mother's  hymn  will  pass  away, 
Her  soft  voice  must  not  always  stay, 
Then  pray,  child,  pray. 

U5  Prayer  for  Grace.  7's,  six  L. 

1  'DEAREST  Father!  source  of  love, 
■*-'   Teach  my  infant  heart  to  know, 
While  its  soft  affections  move, 

What  to  thy  rich  grace  I  owe, 
For  the  goodness  rich  and  free 
Thou  hast  kindly  shown  to  me, 

2  By  the  misery  and  woe, 
Gloom  and  guilt  in  which  I  fell 

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116  PRAYER. 

By  the  bitter  tears  that  flow, 
By  the  heavy  sighs  that  swell 
From  the  eye  and  bosom  where 
Rest  the  shadows  of  despair. 

3  By  the  Saviour's  humble  birth, 
By  his  rocky  mountain  bed  ; 
By  the  cold  unsheltered  earth 
Where  in  agony   he  bled  ; 

By  his  last  and  anguish' d  cry, 
Veiling  all  the  earth  and  sky  ; — 

4  By  the  pardon  he  hath  bought, 

By  the  peace  which  he  hath  given, 
By  the  blessed  truths  he  taught, 
By  the  glorious  hopes  of  heaven, 
Bv  all  these,  oh  !  let  me  learn 
What  I  owe  him  in  return. 

5  Take  my  heart,  and  make  it  thine, 
Never  let  it  from  thee    rove, 

On  its  darkness  sweetly  shine, 
Change  its  passions  all  to  love, 
While  i's  powers  are  young  and  free, 
Mould  them  all  for  heaven  and  thee. 

110  For  Deliverance  from  Sin. 

1  "LEATHER  above,  in  mercy  take 

■*-     A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care, 
And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
To  listen  to  my  feeble  prayer. 

2  I  am  a  little  sinful  child, 

And  have  a  wicked  heart  within  ; 
O  make  me  humble,  meek  and  mild 
And  wash  me  clean  from  every  sin. 

'3  I'm  not  too  yousg  for  thee  to  seeT 

Thou  know' st  my  frame  and  nature  too  ; 
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And  all  day  long  thou  look'st  on  me, 

And  see' st  my  actions  through  and  through. 

4  Thou  hearest  all  the  words  I  say, 

And  know'st  the  thoughts  I  have  within : 
And  whether  I'm  at  work  or  play, 
Art  sure  to  see  it  if  I  sin. 

5  0  can  I  ever  tell  a  lie. 

Or  cheat  in  play,  or  steal,  or  fight, 
Now  that  I  know  that  thou  art  by, 
And  hast  me  always  in  thy  sight ; 

6  And  when  I  want  to  do  amiss, 
However  pleasant  it  may  be, 

I  now  must  always  think  of  this— 
My  heavenly  Father  looks  at  me. 

1V7  Prayer  for  Holiness.  L.  M. 

J   /^.UARD  me,  0  God,  from  every  sin, 
^*    Let  heart,  and  tongue,  and  life  be  clean, 
Though  with  ten  thousand  snares  beaet, 
I  never  would  my  Lord  forget. 

2  Fain  would  I  learn  to  lay  aside 
Malice  and  stubbornness  and  pride, 
Envy  and  every  evil  thought, 
Nor  be  my  breast  with  anger  hot. 

3  When  thus  my  heart  is  well  prepared, 
My  tongue  I  easily  shall  g;uard 
From  every  oath  and  curse  profane, 
Nor  take  God's  reverend  name  in  vain. 

4  No  sacred  thing  shall  I  deride, 

Nor  scoff,  nor  rair,  nor  brawl,  nor  chide  ; 
My  soul  will  every  lie  detest. 
And  every  base  indecent  jest. 

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118,  119  PRAYER. 

118  For  the  Young.  L.  M. 
.REAT  Saviour,  who  didst  condescend 

Young  children  in  thine  arms  to  take, 
Still  prove  ihyself  the  children's  friend, 
And  save  them  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

2  'Tis  by  the  guidance  of  thy  hand 
Tha'  they  within  thy  house  appear, 
And  in  thine  awful  presence  stand, 
To  hear  thy  word,  and  join  in  prayer. 

3  Like  precious  seed,  in  fruitful  ground, 
Let  the  instruction  they  receive. 

To  thy  immortal  praise  abound, 
And  make  them  to  thy  glory  live. 

4  Give  them  a  sober,  steady  mind, 
Strength  to  withstand  the  snares  of  sin, 
Boldly  to  cast  the  world  behind, 

And  strive  eternal  life  to  win. 

5  To  read  thy  word  their  hearts  incline ; 
To  understand  it,  light  impart ; 

O  Saviour,  consecrate  them  thine, 
Take,  full  possession  of  each  heart. 

119  •  God  hears,  sees,  and  knows  me.  CM. 

1  f^  OD  is  in  heaven — can  he  hear 
^-r  A  feeble  prayer  like  mine? 
Yes,  little  child,  thou  needst  not  fear; 

He  listeneth  to  thine. 

2  God  is  in  heaven — can  he  see 

When  I  am  doing  wrong? 
Yes,  that  he  can — he  looks  at  thee 
All  day  and  all  night  long. 

3  God  is  in  heaven— would  he  know 

If  I  should  tell  a  lie  ? 
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PRAYER.  120, 12J 

Yes,  if  thou  said'st  it  very  low, 
He'd  hear  it  in  the  sky. 

4  God  is  in  heaven — can  I  go 
To  thank  him  for  his  care  ? 
Not  yet — but  love  him  here  below,  _  . 

And  thou  shalt  praise  him  there.  { 

120  For  the  Grace  °f the  JiohJ  8pi*&-  L.  M? 

1  riREAT  God,  behold  before  thy  throne 
^-*    A  band  of  children  lowly  bend  ; 
Thy  face  we  seek,  thy  name  we  own, 
And  pray  that  thou  wilt  be  our  friend. 

2  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 
That  he  may  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 

3  O  let  thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 
And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there  ; 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know  and  do, 
And  let  us  all  thy  image  bear. 

121  Timea  and  subjects  for  Prayer.   7's  &  6's.  8  L. 

1  (TJ.O,  when  the  morning  shineth, 
^~*  Go,  when  the  noon  is  bright ; 
Go,  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go,  in  the  hush  of  night  ; 
Go.  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 
Cast  earthly  thoughts  away, 
And  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 
Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 
All  who  are  lov'd  by  thee, 

Pray  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 
If  any  such  there  be ; 

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122, 123  PRAYER. 

Then  for  thyself  in  meekness 
A  blessing  humbly  claim  ; 
And  link  with  each  petition 
Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

122  ■ffouj  to  Pray  aright. 

1  T  OFTEN  say  my  prayers, 
r-  But  do  I  ever  pray  ? 

Or  do  the  wishes  of  my  heart 
Suggest  the  words  I  say  ? 

2  'Tis  useless  to  implore, 
Unless  I  feel  my  need  ; 

Unless  'tis  from  a  sense  of  want 
That  all  my  prayers  proceed. 

3  I  may  as  well  kneel  down 
And  worship  gods  of  stone, 

As  offer  to  the  living  God 
A  prayer  of  words  alone. 

4  For  words  without  the  heart 
The  Lord  will  never  hear  ; 

Nor  will  he  ever  those  regard 
Whose  prayers  are  insincere. 

5  Lord  !  teach  me  what  I  want, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray  ; 

Nor  let  me  e'er  implore  thy  grace, 
Not  feeling  what  I  say. 

123  Pmyer. 

1  /^J.IVER  of  our  every  blessing, 

*-*    Thou,  for  whose  unceasing  care, 
Earth  is  still  her  praise  addressing, 
Hear  thy  little  children's  prayer. 

2  Wisdom  with  our  stature  grant  us, 
Goodness  with  each  growing  year, 

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PRAYER.  124,  125 

Nor  let  folly's  wiles  enchant  U3 
From  our  duty's  sacred  sphere. 

3  Grant  us  hope  when  life  is  ending ; 
When  the  pulse  forsakes  the  breast, 
May  our  spirit,  upward  tending, 
Father  !  in  thy  bosom  rest. 

124  Confiding  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  TN  humble  accents,  Lord,  we  sing, 
.-*-   And  worship  near  thy  throne  ; 
Thou  art  our  Saviour,  thou  our  King, 

O  send  thy  blessings  down. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "  let  children  come"  ! 

'Tis  here  thy  people  meet ; 
And  we  have  learnt  there  still  is  room, 
We  bow  beneath  thy  feet. 

3  To  thee  we  give  this  sacred  hour, 

In  thee  our  souls  confide  ; 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  power, 
Our  feet  shall  never  slide. 

125  ,         Children's  Prayer  for  a  Blessing.  7,6. 

1  TT  is  not  earthly  pleasure 
■*■  That  withers  in  a  day  ; 
It  is  not  mortal  treasure, 

That  flieth  soon  away  ; 
It*is  not  friends  that  leave  us, 

It  is  not  sense  nor  sin, 
That  smile  but  to  deceive  us, 

Can  give  us  peace  within. 

2  But  'tis  religion  bringefh 

Joy  beyond  earth's  control ; 
Rich  from  the  throne  it  springeth, 
A  fountain  to  the  soul ; 

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126,  121  PRAYER. 

He  that  is  meek  and  lowly, 

The  Saviour's  face  shall  see ; 
To  none  but  to  the  holy, 

Heaven's  gates  shall  opened  be. 

3  Lord,  be  thy  Spirit  near  us, 

While  we  thy  word  are  taught ; 
And  may  these  days  that  cheer  us, 

With  future  good  be  fraught ; 
May  we,  to  heaven  invited, 

When  youth  and  life  are  flown, 
Teachers  and  taught  united, 

Assemble  round  the  throne. 

126  Prayer  to  Jesus,  from  Children.  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  that  condescending  King, 

**    Is  pleas'd  to  hear  when  children  sing, 
And  while  our  feeble  voices  rise, 
Will  not  the  humble  prayer  despise. 

2  Then  keep  us,  Lord,  from  every  sin, 
Which  we  can  see  and  feel  within ; 
And  what  we  neither  feel  nor  see, 
Forgive,  for  all  is  known  to  thee. 

3  We  own  there's  nothing  good  in  us, 
To  tempt  thee  to  befriend  us  thus : 
We  cannot  think  a  single  thought, 
Nor  even  thank  thee  as  we  ought. 

4  Yet,  Lord,  we  humbly  venture  nigh, 
Because  thou  earnest  down  to  die  : 
And  this  is  all  the  plea  we  make, 

"  O  save  us,'  for  thy  mercy's  sake." 

127  Hymn  for  a  Child.  7's. 
1    TESUS  bids  me  seek  his  face ; 

**  Lord,  I  come  to  ask  thy  grace  ; 
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PRAYER.  128 

Send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Teach  me  to  obey  and  love. 

2  Unto  thee  I  fain  would  go, 
All  1  want  thou  canst  bestow, 
Thou  wilt  e'en  a  child  receive  ; 
Thou  wilt  all  my  sins  forgive. 

3  Oh,  dissolve  this  heart  of  stone, 
Make  me  thine,  and  thine  alone ; 
Sin  is  present  with  me  still, 
Disobedient  is  my  will. 

4  Sinful  thoughts  too  oft  prevail, 
Vain  desires  my  heart  assail : 

O  my  Saviour,  make  me  whole, 
Form  anew  my  inmost  soul. 

128  Prayirfor  Sincerity.  CM. 

1  T    ORD  !  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne 
-^   And  our  confessions  pour, 

Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  shun  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see, 

And  penitence  impart  ; 
And  let  a  healing  iay  from  Thee 
Beam  peace  upon  our  heart. 

3  When  our  responsive  tongues  essay 

Their  grateiul  songs  to  raise, 
Grant  that  our  souls  may  join  the  lay, 
And  rise  to  Thee  in  praise. 

4  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign  : 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

5  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies ; 

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128,  ISO  PRATER. 

And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it.  or  denies. 

1.29  Prayer  for  Guidance  and  Grace.     8's  & 

1  T    EAD  us,  Heavenly  Father,  lead  us, 
■*•*   O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  and  guide  us,  keep  and  feed  us,— 
For  we  have  no  help  but  thee : 

Still  possessing  every  blessing 
If  our  God,  our  Father  be. 

2  Saviour  !  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us  ; 
All  our  weakness  thou  dost  know, 
Thou  didst  tread  this  world  before  us; 
Thou  didst  feel  the  keenest  woe — 

Lone  and  dreary — weak  and  weary, 
Through  the  desert,  thou  didst  go. 

3  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 
Fill  our  hearts  wi'h  heavenly  joy, 
Love  with  kind  affection  blending  ; 
Pleasure  time  can  never  cloy. 

Thus  provided, — pardon'd — guided, 
Nothing  shall  our  peace  destroy. 

|3{>  Children's  Prmjcr.  S. 

1  T  Of£D,  in  the  days  of  youth, 
•*-*  May  we  in  grace  improve  ; 
And  learn  the  sacred  word  of  truth, 

The  Saviour's  dying  love  ! 

2  Our  moments  haste  away, 

With  every  heaving  breath  ; 
And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day, 
When  we  must  sink  in  death. 

3  While  some  are  never  taught 

The  way  of  God  with  care ; 
We  bless  the  Lord,  that  we  are  brought 

To  this  thine  house  of  pray'r. 
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PKATER.  13J 

4  Thro'  life's  dark  rugged  road, 

Thus  tar  we're  kept  by  thee; 
May  heaven  at  last  be  our  abode, 

Thy  glory  thure  to  see  ! 

131  Children's  Prayer.  Ts. 

1  T    ORD,  before  thy  throne  we  stand; 
•*-*   Once  again  thy  children  see  ; 
Smile  upon  the  youthful  band, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee. 

2  Whither  else  should  children  go, 
Weak  and  impotent  as  we  ? 
Thou  hast  all  things  to  bestow, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee. 

3  Suffer  us  to  come  and  pray, 
Daily  do  we  stand  in  need  ; 
And,  if  thou  should'st  turn  away, 
Lord  we  should  be  poor  indeed  ! 

4  Suffer  us  to  come  and  learn  ; 
Lighten  our  beclouded  eyes ; 
From  our  folly  make  us  turn, 
Or  we  never  can  be  wise. 

5  Suffer  us  to  come  and  own 
How  unworthy  we  have  been, 
Make  us  look  to  thee  alone 
For  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 

6  Suffer  us  to  come  and  praise  ; 
Condescend  to  hear  our  songs ; 
All  we  have  in  thousand  ways, 
Comes  from  thee, — to  thee  belongs. 

7  While  we  here  have  life  and  breath, 
This  our  constant  prayer  should  be, 
This  our  latest  sign  in  death, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee. 

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132,  133,  134  PRAYEB. 

132  Prayer  for  Divine  Instruction.  CM. 

1  T    ORD,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 
-"-*  Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 

Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

2  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died, 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell : 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside 

Such  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 

3  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  thy  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

133  Prayer  for  Divine  Teaching.  S.  M. 

1  T    ORD  !  make  me  early  learn 
-■^  How  Christ,  the  son  of  God, 
Did  undertake  our  great  concern  ; 

Our  ransom  cost  his  blood  : 

2  And  how  he  reigns  above, 

And  sends  his  Spirit  down, 
To  show  the  wonders  of  his  love, 
And  make  his  gospel  known. 

3.  O  may  that  Spirit  teach 

And  make  my  heart  receive 
Those  truths,  which  all  thy  servants  preach, 
And  all  thy  saints  believe. 

4  Then  shall  I  praise  the  Lord 

In  a  more  cheerful  strain, 
That  I  was  taught  to  read  his  word, 
And  have  not  learnt  in  vain. 

134  For  the  Spirit  of  Prayer.  S.  M. 

1   T    ORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
-"  And  give  us  hearts  to  ask, 
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PRAYER.  135,  130 

Or  ah  we  seek,  or  think,  or  say, 
Will  prove  a  tiresome  task. 

2  Thy  Hoiy  Spirit  send, 
Our  bosoms  to  inspire  ! 

Then  shall  our  praise  to  thee  ascend, 
With  pure  and  warm  desire. 

3  Jesus, our  great  High-Prtest, 
Present  our  prayers  above, 

And  spread  abroad  o'er  all  thou  see'st 
The  mantle  of  thy  love. 

4  Teach  us  to  find  our  bliss 
In  earnest,  fervent  prayer  ; 

For  where  we  pray  our  Saviour  is  ; 
And  bliss  is  only  there. 

135  Prayer  for  Grace  and  Guidance.  11*5, 

1  C\  DEIGN,  God  of  mercy,  to   smile   on  our 
yj  youth,  x 
And  early  enrich  us  with  wisdom  and  truth  ; 

If  when  in  full  manhood  fond  homes  wo  must 

leave, 
May  lessons  of  childhood  to  memory  cleave. 

2  When  time,  rolling  onward,  shall  leave  us  aloife. 
And  fond  hearts  remember  the  dearest  ones  gone  ; 
While  life's  day  is  closing,  may  hope's  star  display 
A  place  of  reunion — a  far  brighter  day. 

138  T!u  Lord's  Prayer.  10's  &  USa. 

1  OUR  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name, 
^   May   thy  kingdom  holy,  on  earth  be   the 

same ; 
O  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  bread,  <•  , 

It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  (ed. 


2  Forgive  our  transgressions,  and  teach  us  to  k&iov 
That  humble  compassion  that  pardons  each  foe 
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131, 138  PRAYER. 

Keep  us  from  temptation,  from  weakness  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory,  for  ever,  amen. 

137  For  Protection  guidance  and  Grace.  CM. 

1  f )  THOU,  the  guard  of  infant  days, 
^  The  guide  of  erring  youth ; 
Direct  our  minds  to  understand 

Thy  sacred  word  of  truth. 

2  In  early  life,  to  us,  0  Lord, 

Thy  pard'ning  mercy  show, 
And  while  our  minds  are  early  taught, 
May  we  in  knowledge  grow. 

3  Should  we  to  riper  years  attain, 

O  !  be  thou  still  our  friend ; 
To  guide  us  in  the  heav'nly  road, 
Till  life  with  us  shall  end. 

'138  Prayer  Defined.  CM. 

1  "DRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
L    •*•     Utter'd  or  unexpress'd  ; 
*    The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

>;£  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 
k  t       The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
Y     The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

.u3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
c.'f:  Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 

The  Majesty  on  high. 

Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
u  -His  watch- word  at  the  gates  of  death ; 
]  $  lie  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

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PRAYER.  130 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays  !" 

6  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one, 

In  word,  and  deed,  and  mind  ; 
While  with  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  Nor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone  ; 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus,  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
For  mourners  intercedes. 

0  0  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way ! 
The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod : 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  ! 

139  Jl  Child's  prayer  in  Sickntaa.  CM. 

1  ^INCE,  mighty  God,  my  health  and  ease 
*^  And  life  belong  to  thee, 

I  might  not  murmur  shouldst  thou  please 
To  take  them  all  from  me. 

2  Thou  hast  a  right  to  use  the  rod, 

Which  I  should  meekly  bear ; 
And  yet  I  may  entreat  that  God 
A  sinful  child  would  spare. 

3  I  own  the  comforts  I  possess, 

And  thank  thy  care  of  me, 
While  thousands  languish  in  distress, 
And  pine  in  poverty. 

4  Yet  look  in  pity  on  my  pain, 

My  little  strength  restore : 
And  grant  me  life  and  health  again, 
To  serve  thee  evermore. 


140,141,142  PRAYER. 

140  Suffer  them  to  Come.  7'fl 

1  Q  AVI  OUR,  may  a  little  child 

■*^  Through  thy  grace  be  reconciled, 
Who  can  feel  indeed  within 
Much  of  evil,  much  of  sin  ? 

2  Yes,  thou  saidst,  and  that's  my  plea, 
"  Suffer  such  to  come  to  me ; 

Turn  no  little  child  away, 

Heaven  is  filled  with  such  as  they." 

3  Saviour  !  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Ere  my  childhood  passes  by  ; 
In  thy  fear  my  years  be  passed, 
Whether  first,  or  midst,  or  last. 

1.41  Prayer  for  Remembrance.  CM. 

1  rpHAT  Jesus  hears  when  children  pray, 

X    Is  joyful  news  to  me  ; 
I'll  seek  his  face  without  delay, 
And  cry,"  Remember  me." 

2  Dear  Saviour,  look  upon  a  child, 

Who  fain  would  worship  thee ; 
By  nature  I  am  all  defiled, 
But  Oh !  remember  me. 

3  Through  all  the  dangerous  paths  of  youth, 

Do  thou  my  leader  be  ; 
Teach  me  to  walk  the  way  of  truth ; 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  And  when  life's  journey  shall  be  o'er, 

Thy  mercy  may  I  see  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  I  would  ask  no  more 
Than  this,  "  Remember  me." 

142  Prayer  for  Christ's  Succor.  7's. 

10  U  who  once  didst  con 
Little  children  to  receive 


1  HPHOU  who  once  didst  condescend 


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PRAYER.  143, 144 

To  thy  call,  Almighty  Friend, 

We,  thy  youthful  flock,  would  cleave. 

2  Dangers  thick  beset  us  round  : 
Where  for  succor  shall  we  flee  ? 
May  our  help  be  ever  found, 
Blessed  Saviour,all  in  thee. 

143  CldldrerCs  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  heavenly  King! 
-^*-  W.ho  rules  the  world  above ; 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring 

Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2  To  thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rise, 

Our  early  vows  we  pay; 
And  e'er  the  night  hath  closed  our  eyes, 
We  thank  thee  for  the  day. 

3  Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind, 

To  us  his  word  hath  given  ; 
That  children,  such  as  we,  may  find 
That  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4  O  Lord,  extend  thy  gracious  hand, 

To  guide  our  erring  youth  ; 

And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 

Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 

144  Prayer  fur  Spiritual  protection.       8*S  &  7's. 

1  lATHIIiE  our  glowing  hearts  are  beating 
*  *     With  the  joys   to  youth  so  dear  ; 

While  love's  voice  our  life  is  greeting, 
And  its  smiles  our  footsteps  cheer ; 

Still,  to  sweeten  all  our  pleasures, 

Dearest  Saviour!  be  thou  near. 

2  When  temptation's  struggles  hold  us, 
When  by  painful  fears  opprest ; 
Sweetly,  then,  kind  Shepherd,fold  us 
To  thy  soft  and  faithful  breast ; 

65 


145,  146  PRA1TER. 

Gently  take  us ; — gently  take  us 
To  the  flattering  spirit's  rest. 

3  Be  our  Shield  in  ev'ry  danger, 
Light,  mid  ev'ry  thick'ning  gloom, 
Friend,  when  this  cold  world's  a  stranger, 
Hope  when  sinking  to  the  tomb  ; 

Raise  our  spirits,blest  Redeemer  ! 

Then  to  heaven's  unfading  bloom, 

145  Prayer  must  be  Spiritual.  CM. 

1  "\\7"HEN  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 

*  *     As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  does  not  care  for  what  I  say, 
Unless  I  feel  it  too. 

2  Yet  foolish  thoughts  my  heart  beguile— 

And  when  I  pray  or  sing, 
I'm  often  thinking  all  the  while 
About  some  other  thing. 

3  Some  idle  play,  or  childish  toy, 

Can  send  my  thoughts  abroad  ; 
Though  it  should  be  my  greatest  joy 
To  love  and  seek  the  Lord. 

4  O  let  me  never,  never  dare, 

To  act  a  trifler's  part ; 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 
That  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

5  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do, 
Then  while  I  seek  him  with  my  voice 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 

"146  Prayer  for  Sabbath- Scholars.  7*S 

1  /~J_  UIDE  our  youth,  O  God,  we  pray, 
"  Lead  us  in  thy  holy  way, 
86 


PRAYER.  141 

And  may  all  our  lives  be  passed 
As  we'd  wish  them  at  the  last. 

2  Smile  on  those  whose  time  and  care, 
Give  us  our  instruction  here  ; 

Let  our  conduct  ever  prove 
Gratitude  for  all  their  love. 

3  Father,  teach  us  while  we  live 
Ev'ry  day  our  thanks  to  give  ; 

Then  with  those  we  here  have  known 
Join  in  praise  around  thy  throne. 

14L7  Prayer  of  a  Child  in  Jems' name.  CM. 

1  CHALL  I  presume  to  venture  near 
*^  A  God  so  just  and  true  ? 

Or,  sinful  as  I  am,  appear 
Before  his  piercing  view. 

2  How  oft  I  grieve  his  holy  eye, 

And  break  his  righteous  law ; 
And  think  some  thought  of  vanity 
With  every  breath  I  draw  ! 

3  Yet,  Lord,  a  sinful  child  may  turn 

To  wisdom's  pleasant  ways: 
For  Jesus'  sake,  thou  wilt  not  spurn, 
My  feeble  pray'r  and  praise  : 

4  He  died,  that  sinners,  such  as  I, 

May  have  their  sins  forgiven : 
He  died,  that  sinners,  when  they  die, 
May  live  with  him  in  heaven. 

5  It  is  for  this  I  come  to  pray, 

And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
That  even  at  the  judgment  day, 
The  Lord  may  be  my  friend. 

87 


148,  149  PRAYER. 

14:8  Proyer  for -Guidance  mid  Instruction-  C  M. 

1  f}  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
.  ^   To  keep  his  statutes  still: 

O  that  my  (<xod  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  wili. 

2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  Conduct  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands  ; 

''1  is  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

149  Sabbath- Scholar's  Prayer.  CM. 

1  {~\  THAT  the  Lord  would  teach  my  tongue 
^   The  heavenly  song  to  raise  ; 

O  that  the  Lord  my  heart  would  fill 
With  love,  and  joy,  and  praise  ! 

2  O  that  the  Lord  my  steps  would  guide 

In  paths  of  righteousness: 
0  that  the  Lord  my  lips  would  teach 
His  ways  and  works  to  bless  i 

5  O  that  the  Lord  would  give  me  faith, 

The  blessed  Christ  to  see  ; 
0  that  he  now  would  give  me  grace, 
That  I  to  him  may  tiee  ! 

4  0  that  the  Lord  would  make  rae  know 
The  riches  of  his  grace ; 
83 


PRAYER.  150 

Then  should  I  live  and  please  him  too, 
And  dying  see  his  face. 

J5Q  The  Lord's  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1  OUR  Father!  who  dost  dwell  on  high 
^   In  heaven,  so  far  above  our  sight ; 
All  hallowed  be  thy  name,  we  cry, 
Thy  glorious  name,  so  great  in  might. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  !   O  haste  the  time 
When  all  shall  bow  before  thy  throne', 
When  every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  thy  supreme  dominion  own. 

3  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  O  Lord ! 
As  it  is  done  in  heaven  above  ; 
Where  angel-hosts  perform  thy  word, 
With  holy  zeal  and  ardent  love. 

4  Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
With  every  other  needed  good  ; 
And  while  our  bodies  thus  are  fed, 
Feed  thou  our  souls  with  angel's  food, 

5  Pardon  our  sins,  O  Lord  \  we  pray, 
Repeated  every  hour  we  live  ; 
Forgiving  grace  to  us  display, 

As  we  each  other's  faults  forgive. 

6  Save  from,  or  bring  us  safely  through, 
Temptation's  sharp  and  trying  hour  ; 
Preserve  us  from  all  evil,  too, 

And  guard  our  souls  from  Satan's  power. 

7  Thine  is  the  power,  the  kingdom  thine, 
And  thine  the  glory  evermore  ; 

Let  all  in  heaven  and  earth  combine 
Thy  name  forever  to  adore. 


151,  152  PRAYER. 

151  Prayer  for  Purity  of  life. 

1  YI/TTH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

*  *     My  God,  to  thee  I  pray  ; 
O  make  me  learn,  whilst  I  am  young, 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2  Now  in  my  early  days, 
Teach  me  thy  will  to  know ; 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
Betimes  on  me  bestow. 

3  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 

Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine  ; 

Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

5  O  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

6  To  what  thy  laws  impart 
Be  my  whole  soul  inclined  ; 

O  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

7  May  thy  young  servant  learn 
By  these  to  cleanse  his  way  ; 

And  may  I  here  the  path  discern, 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

152  Prayer  for  Light  on  the  Bible. 

1    TESUS.  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
"    To  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 
Teach  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word, 

And  make  me  truly  wise. 

90- 


PRAYER.  153,  154 

2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 

Thy  whole  revealed  will ; 
Fain  would  I  learn  to  comprehend 
Thy  love  more  clearly  still. 

3  Help  me  to  read  the  Bible  o'er 

With  ever  new  delight : 
Help  me  to  love  its  author  more  j 
To  seek  thee  day  and  night. 

4  O  let  it  purify  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days ; 
Its  wonders,  Lord,  to  me  impart, 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

153  The  Yolir,S,  caking  Divine  Guidance.  S.  M. 

1  "pROM  earliest  dawn  of  life, 

•*-     Thy  goodness  wo  have  shared ; 
And  still  we  live  io  sing  thy  praise, 
By  sovereign  mercy  spared. 

2  To  learn  and  do  thy  will, 

O  Lord,  our  hearts  incline  ; 

And  o'er  the  paths  of  future  life 

Command  thy  light  to  shine. 

3  While  taught  thy  word  of  truth, 

We  would  that  word  receive  ; 
And  when  we  hear  of  Jesus'  name, 
In  that  blest  name  believe  ! 

4  Oh  let  us  never  tread 

The  sinner's  dangerous  road, 
But  trace  those  holy  paths  which  lead 
To  glory  and  to  God. 

154:  H°w  t0  bthnve  in  God's  Houie.  L.  M. 

1  \U"E  ought  to  speak  with  humble  fear 
*  *     Whenever  we  kneel  down  to  pray ; 

91 


155, 156  PRATER. 

His  holy  word  with  reverence  hear, 
And  never  break  the  Sabbath-day. 

2  But  as  there  will  be  much  amiss, 
Whatever  care  and  pains  we  take, 
We'll  beg  the  Lord  to  pardon  this, 
And  hear  our  prayers  for  Jesus'  sake. 

JEjjj  Prayer  for  the  rising  generation. 

1  /TJ.REAT  God,  now  condescend 
"  To  bless  the  rising  race  : 

Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace  ! 

2  O  what  a  vast  delight 
Their  happiness  to  sec  ! 

Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  May  they  receive  thy  word,. 
Conff-ss  the  Saviour's  name, 

And  follow  their  despised  Lord, 
Amidst  reproach  and  shame. 

156  A  Sabb&h-  Scholar's  Prayer. 

1  THREAT  God  in  heaven  above, 
vX  yje  0ffer  Up  (n  love 

This  hymn  of  praise ; 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  to  be 
True  worshippers  of  Thee, 
And  keep  us  ever  free 

From  evil  ways. 

2  May  all  our  teachers  feel 
A  pure  and  holy  zeal 

To  serve  Thee  well  ;- 
And  may  they  hand  in  hand, 
A  blcgt  and  happy  band, 
Lead  children  to  that  land 

Where  angels  dwell. 
92 


CONFESSION.  157, 158 

CONFESSION. 

157  Of  Original  Depravity.  L.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  when  my  wretched  soul  surveys 
•"  The  various  follies  of  my  ways, 
Well  may  I  tremble  to  appear 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  shame,  and  fear. 

2  Adam  our  head  has  brought  disgrace, 
And  pain  and  death,  on  all  bis  race  ! 
From  him  my  ruined  nature  came, 
Heir  to  his  sorrow  and  his  shame. 

3  My  body  weak,  and  dark   my  mind, 
To  good  averse,  to  sin  inclined, 
And  oh  !  too  soon  the  deadly  fruit 
Ripened  from  that  pernicious  root. 

4  Duty  required  my  early  care 
Each  vain  indulgence  to  forbear, 
Required  me,  all  the  good  I  knew 
With  constant  vigor  to  pursue. 

5  But  my  vain  heart  and  stubborn  will 
In  its  own  ways  would  wander  still, 
Vainly  I  seek  to  plead  a  word 
Silent  in  guilt  before  the  Lord. 

158  A  aiild>s  Confession.  C.  M. 

1  (\  LORD,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 
^   Whoso  heart  is  all  unclean  ; 
How  base  am  I,  and  how  defiled 

By  the  vile  work  of  sin  ! 

2  O  change  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine, 

And  make  me  pure  within  ; 
Still  manifest  thy  love  divine, 
And  save  me  from  my  sin. 

93      (m 


159,  160  CONFESSION. 

3  Stubborn,  untractable,  and  wild, 

By  nature  is  my  heart : 
0  Lord,  to  me,  a  patient,  mild, 
And  holy  mind  impart. 

4  Then  shall  I  make  redeeming  love 

My  daily,  hourly  song ; 
And  joys  like  theirs  who  sing  above, 
Shall  tune  an  infant's  tongue. 

159  Tlie  hard  Heart.  CM. 

1  YyHAT  is  there,  Lord,  a  child  can  do, 

'  *     Who  feels  with  guilt  opprest  ? 
There's  evil  that  I  never  knew 
Before,  within  my  breast. 

2  My  thoughts  are  vain,  my  heart  is  hard, 

My  temper  apt  to  rise  ; 
And  when  I  seem  upon  my  guard, 
It  takes  me  by  surprise. 

3  And  yet  if  I  begin  to  pray, 

And  lift  my  feeble  cry  ; 
Some  thoughts  of  folly  or  of  play 
Prevent  me  when  I  try. 

4  On  many  Sabbaths,  though  I've  heard 

Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven, 
I've  scarcely  listened  to  thy  word, 
Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven. 

5  O  look  with  pity  in  thine  eye 

Upon  a  heart  so  hard  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  slight  a  feeble  cry, 
Or  show  it  no  regard. 

160  &n  Confessed.  C  M. 
1  T   ORD!  we  are  sinners  in  thy  sight, 

-"  Transgressors  of  thy  laws ; 
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CONFESSION.  161,  lt» £ 

Nor  dare  we  to  our  innocence 
Presume  to  trust  our  cause. 

2  Thy  curses  thunder  o'er  our  heads, 

And  sound  their  dire  alarms : 
And  where's  the  worm  prepared  to  meet 
Omnipotence  in  arms  ? 

3  Stretch  forth  thine  hand,  almighty  Love, 

Repeat  thy  deeds  of  fame, 
And  snatch  the  brands,  to  ruin  doomed, 
From  hell's  devouring  flame. 

4  Then  shall  we   in  our  grateful  songs 

Employ  our  future  days, 
And,  through  a  bless'd  eternity, 
Immortal  anthems  raise. 

161  S{n  Confessed.  L.  M. 

1  HP  HO  UGH  I  am  young,  yet  I  have  sinned, 

■*-    Forgotten  God,  transgressed  his  laws  ; 
And  holy  angels  could  not  gain 
Pardon  for  me,  nor  plead  my  cause. 

2  To  Jesus  then  I'll  meekly  go ; 

My  penitence  these  tears  will  prove  ; 
And  he  who  wept  for  human  wo, 
Will  take  me  to  his  arms  of  love. 

3  Then  will  I  sing,  while  life  shall  last, 
Glory  to  God  for  pardoning  love ; 
And  when  the  hour  of  death  is  passed, 
Join  in  immortal  praise  above. 

162  Confession  of  Sin ,  and  Prayer  for  pardon*     CM. 

1    A    SINNER,  Lord,  behold  I  stand, 
-^  In  thought,  and  word,  and  deed  ! 
But  Jesus  sits  at  thy  right  hand, 
For  such  to  intercede. 

95 


163  CONFESSION. 

2  From  early  infancy,  I  know, 

A  rebel  I  have  been, 
And  daily  as  I  older  grow, 
I  fear  I  grow  in  sin. 

3  But  God  can  change  this  evil  heart, 

Can  give  a  holy  mind, 
And  his  own  heavenly  grace  impart, 
Which  those  who  seek  shall  find. 

4  To  heaven  can  reach  the  softest  word, 

A  child's  repenting  prayer— 
For  tears  are  seen,  and  sighs  are  heard, 
And  thoughts  regarded  there. 

5  Then  let  me  all  my  sins  confess, 

And  pardoning  grace  implore, 
That  I  may  love  my  follies  less, 
And  love  my  Saviour  more. 

103  Confession  of  a  particular  Sin. 

1  T   ORD,  I  confess  before  thy  face, 
■*-J   Hnw  naughty  I  have  been : 

Look  down  from  heaver,' hy  dwelling  place, 
And  pardon  this  my  sin. 

2  Forgive  mv  temper.  Lord,  I  pray, 

.   My  passion  and  my  pride  :  ^ 

The  wirked  words  I  dar'd  to  say, 
And  wicked  thoughts  beside. 

3  I  cannot  lay  me  down  to  re3t 

In  quiet,  on  my  bed,  % 

Until  with  shame  I  have  confess' d 
The  naughty  things  I  said. 

4  The  Saviour  answer'd  not  again, 

Nor  spake  an  angry  word, 
To  all  the  scoffs  of  wicked  men, 
Although  He  was  their  Lord  \ 
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CONCESSION.  164}  165 

5  And  who  am  I,  a  sinful  child, 

Such  angry  words  to  say  ! 
Make  me  as  mild  as  he  was  mild, 
And  take  my  pride  away. 

6  For  Jesus'  sake  forgive  my  crime, 

And  change  this  stubborn  heart ; 
And  grant  me  grace,  another  time, 
To  act  a  better  part. 

X04:  Confession  of  a  Sin,  with  sorrow.  L.  W, 

1  T   ORD,  I  have  dared  to  disobey 

■*-*   My  friends  on  earth  and  thee  in  heaven  ! 
Oh,  help  me  now  to  come  ai*d  pray, 
For  Jesus*  sake,  to  be  forgiven. 

2  I  cannot  say  I  did  not  know, 

For  I've  been  taught  thy  holy  will ; 
And  while  my  conscience  told  me  so, 
And  bade  me  stop,  I  did  it  still. 

3  But  thou  w,ast  there  to  see  my  crime, 
And  write  it  in  thy  judgment-book : 
Oh,  make  me  fear  another  time, 

A  sinful  word,  or  thought,  or  look. 

4  Forgive  me,  Lord;   forgive,  I  pray, 
This  evil  thing  that  I  have  done  ; 
And  take  my  sinful  heart  away, 
And  make  me  holy,  like  thy  Son. 

165  Confession  of  a  Wandering  Mind.  P.M. 

1  T   ORD,  hear  a  sinful  child  complain, 
■"   Whose  little  heart  is  very  vain, 

And  folly  dwells  within  : 
What  is  it — for  thine  eye  can  see — 
That  is  so  very  dear  to  me  : 
That  steals  my  thoughts  away  from  thee, 
And  leads  me  into  sin  ? 

7  91 


166  REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH. 

2  Whatever  gives  me  most  delight, 
If  'tis  offensive  in  thy  sight, 

I  would  no  more  pursue  : — 
Since  nothing  can  be  good  for  me, 
However  pleasant  it  may  be, 
That  is  displeasing,  Lord,  to  thee, 

May  I  dislike  it  too  ! 

3  When  I  attempt  to  read  or  pray, 
I'm  often  thinking  of  my  play, 

Or  some  such  idle  thing. 
How  happy  are  the  saints  in  bliss, 
Who  love  no  sinful  world  like  this ; 
But  all  their  joy  and  glory  is, 

To  praise  their  heavenly  King  ! m 

4,  These  trifling  pleasures  here  below — 
'  I  wonder  why  I  love  them  so  ; 
They  cannot  make  me  blest : 
O  that  to  love  my  God  might  be 
The  greatest  happiness  to  me  ! 
And  may  he  give  me  grace  to  see 
That  this  is  not  my  rest ! 

REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH. 


166  The  Nature  of  Repentance  and  Faith.  L.  M. 

1  rPHEY  must  repent,  and  must  believe, 

•*-    Who  Christ's  salvation  would  receive, 

Oh,  may  the  Spirit  faith  impart, 

And  work  repentance  in  my  heart. 

_•  Bless'd  Jesus,  who  can  be  so  base 
As  to  suspect  thy  power  or  grace  ! 
Or  who  can  e'er  so  stupid  be, 
To  slight  thy  blessings,  Lord,  and  thee  ! 
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REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH.  161,  168 

3  With  humble,  rev'rent  hope  and  love, 
I  to  thy  gracious  feet  would  move ; 
And  to  thy  care  my  all  resign, 
Resolv'd  to  be  for  ever  thine  ; 

4  The  sins  and  follies  I  have  done, 
Humbled  in  dust  I  would  bemoan ; 
And  while  past  guilt  I  thus  deplore, 
I  would  repeat  my  sins  no  more. 

5  But  by  a  life  of  zeal  and  love, 

My  faith  and  my  repentance  prove  : 
So  shall  thy  grace  my  sins  forgive, 
Jesus  shall  smile,  and  I  shall  live. 

1 67  ***  Goodness  of  God  Uading  to  Repentance.     S.  M. 

1  TTOW  gentle  God's  commands, 
•*■■*■  How  kind  his  precepts  are; 
Come  cast  your  burden  on  the  Lord, 

And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  His  bounty  will  provide, 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Unchanged  from  day  to  day  : 
I'll  drop  my  burdens  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

168  Repentance.  S.  M. 
1       TF  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 

-*-  To  save  us  from  our  sin, 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 
We  should  at  once  begin. 


He  says  he  loves  to  see 
A  broken-hearted  one  ; 


99 


169  REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH. 

He  loves  that  sinners  such  as  we 
Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done. 

3  'Tis  not  enough  to  say 
We're  sorry  and  repent ; 

Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day, 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4  Repentance  is,  to  leave 
The  sins  we  loved  before  ; 

And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 
By  doing  so  no  more. 

5  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere, 
To  watch  as  well  as  pray  ; 

However  small,  however  dear, 
Take  all  our  sins  away. 

6  And  since  the  Saviour  came 
To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 

With  holy  grief  and  humble  shame, 
We  would  at  once  begin. 
Kj9  Earnest  Supplication. 

a    TESUS !  hear  a  weeping  mourner — 
"    Hear  a  sinner  poor  and  vile  : 
Hear  me — once  a  wicked  scorner — 
Now  implore  thy  pitying  smile. 

J2  Friend  of  sinners  !  I  have  scorned  thee — 
Scorned  thy  name,  and  scorned  thy  laws 
Yet  in  mercy  hast  thou  warned  me— 
Yet  in  mercy  plead  my  cause. 

3  Plead  my  cause,  with  power  prevailing, 
At  the  sovereign  bar  of  God  ; 
Save  me  from  eternal  wailing — 
Save  me  from  Jehovah's  rod ! 

A  Lord  of  pity  !  see  me  languish 
Attthy  feet,  and  bid  me  live  ; 
1O0 


KEFENTANCE  AND  FAITH.  IIO,  111 

Thou  alone  canst  ease  my  anguish,  - 
Thou  alone  canst  pardon  give. 

170  Jl  broken  Heart.  L.  M. 

1  C\  THOU  that  hcar'st  when  sinners  cry, 
^  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despite 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

171  The  only  Retreat.  CM. 

1  C\  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
"   Contrition's  humble  sigh, 
Whose  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 

From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ; 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  : 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  Return  ? 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail, 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
0  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

101 


112,  173  REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH. 

4  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

1*72  God  commands  Repentance.  CM. 

1  TJEPENT,  the  voice  celestial  cries, 
-*•*'  Nor  longer  dare  delay  ; 

The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  the  wrathful  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men ; 
He  sends  his  messengers  abroad, 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  Ye  sinners,  inhis  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess ; 
Accept  the  offer' d  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Soon  will  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar  ; 
For  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound 
And  yields  to  vengeance  there. 

5  O  !  listen  to  the  Saviour's  call, 

While  he  prolongs  your  days ; 
Now  yield  your  hearts,  and  prostrate  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

173  The  Repentant  Robber.  CM. 

1  A  S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
■"■  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 

That  languish' d  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confess'd ; 
102 


REPENTANCE   AND  FAITH.  174 

Then  turned  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address' d : 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven! 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God ! 

I  see  thee,  bathed  in  sweat  and  tears, 

And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 

4  "  Yet  quickly,  from  these  scenes  of  woe, 

In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  "  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me, 
And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death 
Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, — 

II  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
With  me  in  paradise." 

174  Returning- to  God.  L.  M. 

1  T3ETURN,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
■*■*  And  seek  an  injured  Father's-face  ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  redeeming  grace. 

2  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eye  thy  griefs  discern, 

His  heavenly  balm  shalj  heal  thy  smart. 

3  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
Thy  dying  Saviour  bids  thee  live  ; 
Go,  view  his  bleeding  side,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 


Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 


108 


115)  116         REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH. 

'Tis  God  who  says,  "no  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

175  Jl  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon.  L.  M. 

1  CHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive, 
^  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  0  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

4  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

176  The  Decision.  L.  M. 

1  '"pHE  smitten  heart  and  starting  tear 

■*•  Which  bade  me  live  for  God  and  heaven, 
Have  sometimes  roused  my  solemn  fear, 
And  made  me  wish  my  sins  forgiven. 

2  But  when  I  mingled  with  the  crowd 
That  hasten  to  the  world  of  woe, 

I  felt  too  stubborn,  and  too  proud 

To  yield  to  Christ,  and  heavenward  go. 

3  And  thus  I've  gone  from  day  to  day, 
From  month  to  month,  and  year  to  year, 
Refusing  still  to  bend  and  pray, 

And  shed  the  penitential  lear. 
104 


REPENTANCE  AND  FAITH.  ITT,  178 

4  But  I'm  resolved  no  longer  now 
To  put  away  the  day  of  grace  ; 
Lest  God  in  anger  strike  the  blow 
And  make,  despair  my  dwelling  place. 

177  Pleading  for  Mercy.  L.  M. 

1  "1*7*  HEN  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend, 

v  ™     And  plead  with  thee  for  mercy  there, 
Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 
And  for  his  sake  receive  my  prayer ! 

2  O  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 
My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  aye  ; 
Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 
And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy. 

3  O  think  upon  thy  holy  word, 
And  every  precious  promise  there, 
How  prayer  should  evermore  be  heard, 
And  how  thy  glory  'tis  to  spare. 

4  Remember  not  my  doubts  and  fears, 
My  strivings  with  thy  grace  divine ; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  his  merits  stand  for  mine. 

X78  Trust  for  the  unknoim  Future.  CM. 

1  IXTHAT  sorrows  may  my  life  attend, 
•  .  I  never  can  foretell ; 

But  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  friend, 
I  know  that  all  is  well. 

2  If  all  my  earthly  friends  should  die, 

And  leave  me  mourning  here, 
Since  God  will  hear  the  orphan's  cry, 
O  what  have  I  to  fear  ? 

3  But,  Lord,  whatever  grief  or  ill 

For  me  may  be  in  store, 

105 


119  LOVE. 

Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  I  will  ask  no  more. 


LOVE. 


l'TO  Jesus  the  proper  Object  of  Love.  L.  M. 

1  TF  love,  the  noblest,  purest,  best, 
•*■  If  truth  all  other  truth  above, 
Will  claim  returns  from  every  breast : 

0  surely  Jesus  claims  our  love. 

2  There's  not  a  hope  with  comfort  fraught, 
Triumphant  over  death  and  time, 

But  Jesus  mingles  with  the  thought; 
Forerunner  of  our  course  sublime. 

3  His  image  meets  me  in  the  hour 
Of  joy,  and  brightens  every  smile  ; 

1  see  him,  when  the  tempests  lower, 
Each  terror  soothe,  each  grief  beguile. 

4  I  see  his  pitying,  gentle  eye, 
When  lowly  want  appeals  for  aid ; 
I  hear  him  in  the  frequent  sigh, 

Which  mourns  the  waste  that  sin  has  maae. 

5  I  meet  him  at  the  lowly  tomb, 

I  weep  where  Jesus  wept  before : 

And  there,  above  the  grave's  dark  gloom, 

I  see  him  rise  ; — and  weep  no  more. 

6  Then  ask  me  not  to  live  and  be 
A  stranger  to  that  gen'rous  flame 
Which  warms,  and  to  eternity, 
Must  warm  my  soul  at  Jesus  name. 

106 


LOVE.  180, 181 

180  ^at  shaU  I  render  to  the  Lord.  V  B. 

1  Ty  HAT  can  I,  my  Maker,  do, 

"     To  repay  the  debt  I  owe  ? 
Earthly  treasures  are  too  few, 
Earthly  treasures  all  too  low. 
Shall  I  labor  for  the  poor  ? 
For  the  souls  in  error  lost ; 
They  who  poverty  endure, 
Long  by  pain  and  sorrow  tost  ? 

2  Shall  I  this,  my  Maker,  do, 
To  repay  the  debt  I  owe  ? 

Oh  !   these  deeds  are  all  too  few, 
And  these  gifts  are  all  too  low ! 
Shall  each  talent  thou  hast  given, 
Wholly  consecrated  be  ? 
And  like  incense  rise  to  heaven 
OfTer'd  gratefully  to  thec. 

3  Vain  to  pay  this  debt  I  owe, 
All  the  service  I  can  do, 
Earthly  deeds  are  all  too  low, 
Earthly  years  are  all  too  few. 
Faint  is  all  the  praise  I  breathe, 
Here  thy  mercies  to  repay  : 
But  I  pray  thee  to  receive 

All  my  feeble  lips  can  say. 

|$ji  Love  to  God,hoivshmvn.  L.  M. 

1  CINCE  love  is  as  my  duty  known, 

O   How  must  this  love  to  God  be  shown  ? 
Sure  I  the  highest  thoughts  should  raise 
To  him,  who  is  above  all  praise. 

2  His  favor  I  must  most  desire, 

And  still  to  please  him,  must  aspire, 
To  him  my  constant  worship  pay, 
And  all  his  sacred  laws  obey. 

107 


182, 183  love. 

3  If  to  afflict  me  be  his  will, 

I'll  bear  it  with  submission  still ; 
A  tender  father  sure  he  proves, 
And  but  corrects  because  he  loves. 

4  His  word  with  diligence  I'll  hear, 
To  him  present  my  daily  prayer, 
And  while  new  blessings  I  implore, 
For  blessings  past  I  will  adore. 

X82  Love  t0  Jesvs-  L.  M. 

1  "117"HEN  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below, 

*  *     And  spread  his  works  of  love  abroad, 
If  I  had  lived  so  long  ago, 
I  think  I  should  have  loved  the  Lord. 

2  Jesus,  who  was  so  very  kind, 
Who  came  to  pardon  sinful  men, 

Who  healed  the  sick,  and  cured  the  blind — 
Oh  !  must  I  not  have  loved  him  then  ? 

3  But  where  is  Jesus  ? — Is  he  dead  ? 
Oh,  no !  he  lives  in  heaven  above  ; 

"  And  blest  are  they,"  the  Saviour  said, 

"  Who,  though  they  have  not  seen  me,  love." 

4  He  sees  us,  from  his  throne  on  high, 
As  well  as  when  on  earth  he  dwelt : 
And  when  to  hnn  poor  children  cry, 
He  feels  such  love  as  then  he  felt. 

5  And  if  the  Lord  will  grant  me  grace, 
Much  I  will  love  him,  and  adore  ; 

But  when  in  heaven  I  see  his  face,  * 

'Twill  be  my  joy  to  love  him  more. 

"183  Love  to  our  Neighbour,  how  shown.  L.  M. 

1  T  BY  my  love  to  men  must  prove 
-1   How  cordially  my  God  I  love ; 

108 


love.  184, 185 

To  those  whom  he  hath  clothed  with  power, 
I  must  be  subject  every  hour. 

2  To  parents,  and  to  rulers  too, 
Pay  honor  and  obedience  due  ; 
In  all  I  utter,  truth  maintain, 
In  every  act  let  justice  reign. 

3  In  all  my  feeble  hands  can  do, 
The  good  of  all  I  must  pursue  ; 
And  where  my  powers  of  action  fail, 
Kind  wishes  in  my  heart  prevail. 

4  Since  by  God's  pardoning  grace  I  live, 
Well  may  I  all  my  foes  forgive : 

And,  as  Christ's  word  and  pattern  showed, 
Conquer  their  evil  by  my  good. 

184  The  sum  °f  JJtthJ  io  Cod  and  Man-        L.  M. 

1  HP  HE  knowledge  which  my  heart  desires, 

■*-    Is  but  to  learn  what  God  requires  ; 
And  O  !  what  joy  my  breast  must  move 
To  hear  that  all  that  law  is  love. 

2  This  is  the  sum  of  every  part, 

To  love  the  Lord  with  all  my  heart, 
That  I  should  love  my  neighbours  too, 
And  what  I  wish  from  them  should  do. 

3  How  short  and  sweet ;  how  good  and  plain, 
Easy  to  learn  and  to  retain  ! 

O  may  thy  grace  my  soul  renew ! 
And  'twill  be  sweet  to  practise  too. 

Jg5  *  Tlie  Gnlden  Rule.  CM. 

1  HP  O  do  to  others  as  I  would 
J-    That  they  should  do  to  me, 
Will  make  me  honest,  kind  and  good, 
As  children  ought  to  be. 


186  SCRIPTURE. 

2  I  know  I  should  not  steal,  nor  use 

The  smallest  thing  I  see  ; 
Which  I  should  never  like  to  lose, 
If  it  belonged  to  me. 

3  And  this  plain  rule  forbids  me  quite, 

To  strike  an  angry  blow ; 
Because  I  should  not  think  it  right 
If  others  served  me  so. 

4  But  any  kindness  they  may  need, 

I'll  do,  whate'er  it  be  ; 
As  I  am  very  glad  indeed, 
When  they  are  kind  to  me. 

SCRIPTURE. 


186  The  Exctllency  of  the  Word. 

1  T^ATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
■*■     What  endless  glory  shines  ! 

For  ever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 
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scmrTURE.  187 »  188 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Ig7  Light  and  glory  of  the  Word.  CM. 

1  A    GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
-^*-  Majestic,  like  the  sun  ; 

It  gives  a  light  to  every  age — 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

188  Scripture  the  source  of  Heavenly  Light.       C.  M. 

1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
J-A  By  inspiration  given  ! 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
1  o  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  : 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 


111 


SCRIPTURE.  189,190 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

189  Word  of  God  suitably  received.  L.  M. 

1  rpHY  word,  O  Lord!  is  light  and  food, 

-*-    The  law  of  truth,  and  source  of  good: 
There  thou  hast  pointed  out  my  way 
To  pardon  and  perpetual  day. 

2  May  I  receive  it,  Lord,  as  thine, 
Receive  it  as  the  word  divine, 
With  firm  assent,  with  listening  ear, 
With  bending  heart,  and  filial  fear. 

3  Make  me  to  know  its  saving  might, 

Its  quickening  power,  its  cheering  light : 
May  it  my  stubborn  heart  subdue, 
And  still  my  sinful  soul  renew. 

4  Oh  !  let  it  richly  dwell  within, 
To' keep  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 
And  guide  me  still  to  choose  my  way, 
That  I  no  more  may  go  astray. 

5  Thus  shall  I  stand  approv'd  of  God, 
And  follow  still  the  heavenly  road : 
Here  like  an  heir  of  heaven  shall  live, 
And  there  .a  crown  of  life  receive. 

190  Uacs  °f ihe  Scripture. 

1  TTOLY  Bible!  book  divine ! 
■!■*■  Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine  ! 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came  ; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 

2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove  ; 
Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
Mine,  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet, 
Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 

112 


SCRIPTURE.  191,  192 

3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless ; 
Mine,  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 

4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom  ; 
O  thou  precious  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine  ! 

191  The  Guide  of  the  Young.  CM. 

1  TJOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
■*- A     And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 
How  pure  is  every  page  ! 

O  may  its  precepts  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 

And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  Lord,  send  thy  word  to  every  heart, 
By  thine  almighty  voice  : 

Early  from  sin  may  we  depart, 
And  make  thy  love  our  choice. 

192  Instruction  from  the  Bible.  L.  P.  M. 

1  T  LOVE  the  volume  of  thy  word  ; 
■*•  What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

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193,  194  SCRIPTURE. 

2  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

3  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  : 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

193  God's  nature  and  Man's  duty  taught.         L.  M. 

1  XTOW  shall  a  young  immortal  learn 
-"  This  great,  this  infinite  concern  ; 
"What  my  Almighty  Maker  is, 

And  what  the  way  this  God  to  please  ? 

2  Shall  some  bright  angel  spread  his  wing, 
The  welcome  message  down  to  bring  ? 
Or  must  we  dig  beneath  the  ground, 
Deep  as  where  silver  mines  are  found  ? 

3  I  bless  his  name  for  what  I  hear ; 
The  word  of  life  and  truth  is  near : 

His  gospel  sounds  through  all  our  land ; 
The  Bible  meets  my  outstretched  hand: 

4  That  sacred  book,  inspir'd  by  God, 
In  our  own  tongue  is  spread  abroad : 
That  blessed  book  we  all  may  read, 
And  learn  the  knowledge  which  we  need. 

194:  Heading  the  Bible.  L.  M. 

1  T^7*ITH  humble  prayer,  O  may  I  read 
*  "    Whate'er  shall  to  my  Saviour  lead ; 


SCRIPTURE.  195, 196 

And  may  his  Spirit  now  impart 
A  lowly  mind,  a  thankful  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  teacher  and  my  guide, 
That  what  I  read  may  be  applied  ; 
My  danger  and  my  refuge  show, 
And  let  me  thy  salvation  know. 

195  God>s  Word  a  Treasure.  8,  7. 

1  "IX^HAT  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure 

™  *     We  possess  in  God's  own  word, 
Where  we  read  with  sacred  pleasure 
Of  the  love  of  Christ  our  Lord. 

2  That  blest  word  reveals  the  Saviour 

Whom  our  souls  so  deeply  need, 
O  what  mercy,  love,  and  favor, 
That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed ! 

3  While  each  wretched  heathen  nation 

Nothing  knows,  dear  Lord,  of  thee, 
In  this  happy  land,  salvation 
Clearly  is  revealed  to  me. 

4  O  the  blessedness  of  knowing 

Christ  our  Saviour's  precious  love ; 
Freely  on  a  child  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above. 

196  77,e  BibU  a  Treasure.  C.  M. 

1  '"PHIS  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

■*■    The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
Those  children  are  divinely  wise 
Who  make  that  pearl  their  own. 

2  Here  consecrated  water  flows, 

To  quench  our  thirst  of  sin  ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows. 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

115 


191,  198  SCK1PTUHE. 

3  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 
Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
Our  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

197  What  the  Bible  teaches.  L.  ]VL 

1  rpHIS  is  a  precious  book  indeed  ! 

X    Happy  the  child  that  loves  to  read ! 
'Tis  God's  own  word,  which  he  has  giv'n 
To  shew  our  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 

2  It  tells  us  how  the  world  was  made  ; 
And  how  good  men  the  Lord  obey'd  : 
Here  his  commands  are  written,  too, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  do. 

3  It  bids  us  all  from  sin  to  fly, 
Because  our  souls  can  never  die  ; 

It  points  to  heav'n, where  angels  dwell, 
And  warns  us  to  escape  from  hell. 

4  But  what  is  more  than  all  beside, 
The  Bible  tells  us,  Jesus  died  ! 
This  is  its  best,  its  chief  intent, 
To  lead  poor  sinners  to  repent. 

5  Be  thankful,  children,  that  you  may 
Read  this  good  Bible  every  day : 

'Tis  God's  own  word,  which  he  has  given 
To  shew  your  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 

108  Scriptures  above  all  price.  C.  M.  D. 

1  T  ET  avarice  from  door  to  door, 
-*-i  Her  fav'rite  god  pursue, 
Thy  word,  O  Lord  !  we  value  more 

Than  India  or  Peru. 
Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy, 

Are  opened  to  our  signt, 
The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 
116 


SCRIPTURE.  199 

2  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace, 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold  ; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 

Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 
Here  light,  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 

Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

3  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redress'd, 

And  all  our  wants  supplied  ; 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest, 

Is  in  this  book  denied. 
For  these  inestimable  gains 

That  so  enrich  the  mind  ; — 
O  !  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 

Assured  that  we  shall  find. 

199  Instruction  from  Nature  and  Scripture-         CM. 

1  T  HEAR  the  voice  of  nature's  praise, 
■*-  'Mid  summer's  joyous  bovvers, 
And  when  the  streams  with  crystal  maze 

Refresh  the  thirsty  flowers. 

2  And  where  the  high  o'erarching  trees 

In  verdant  robes  are  drest, 
It  comes  on  ev'ry  gentle  breeze 
From  bough,  and  spray,  and  nest. 

3  Then  if  the  things  by  nature  taught, 

Breathe  music  o'er  the  sod, 
How  high  should  rise  our  raptured  thought, 
We,  who  are  taught  of  God. 

4  To  us  he  speaks, — from  morning's  cell, 

From  ev'ning's  dewy  sphere, 
And  when  the  Sabbath's  holy  bell, 
Melodious  warns  the  ear. 

117 


200, 201  INVITATION. 

5  To  us  he  speaks, — He  guides  our  choicer, 
By  heaven's  own  book  divine, 

And  aids  our  teacher's  much  loved  voice, 
To  impress  each  treasured  line. 

6  To  us  He  speaks, — and  we  in  praise, 
Would  still  our  answer  bring; 

Here,  where  creation  prompts  our  lays, 
And  there,  where  angels  sing. 

200  Scripture  the  Source  of  Instruction.  C.  M. 

1  T  ET  children  who  are  taught  thy  word, 
-^  Their  lost  condition  see  ; 

By  saving  faith,  O  !  may  they,  Lord, 
To  Christ  for  pardon  flee. 

2  More  of  thy  grace  may  teachers  know, 

Thy  Spirit's  aid  impart ; 
Much  patience,  love,  and  zeal,  bestow, 
To  stimulate  each  heart. 

3  May  children  and  their  teachers  rise 

In  Heaven's  triumphant  throng, 
And  join  to  sing  their  Saviour's  praise 
In  one  eternal  song. 

— .>►♦©©«<«««— 

INVITATION. 


201  The  Heavenly  Gtttst.  L.  M. 

1  "DEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door! 

-'J  He  gently  knocks,  has  knock'd  before;* 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still : 
You  use  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude  !  he  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  open  hands ; 

118 


INVITATION.  202, 203 

Oh,  matchless  kindness !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes ! 

3  Rise,  touch' d  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine ; 
Turn  out  that  hateful  monster,  Sin, 
And  let  the  Heavenly  Stranger  in. 

4  Yet  know— nor  of  the  terms  complain, 
Where  Jesus  comes  he  comes  to  reign- 
To  reign  with  universal  sway : 

Ev'n  thoughts  must  die  that  disobey. 

5  Sovereign  of  Souls !  thou  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Oh,  may  thy  gentle  reign  increase  ! 
Throw  wide  the  door,  each  willing  mind ; 
And  be  his  empire— all  mankind. 

202  Children  invited  to  Christ.  CM. 

1  p  O ME, children,  hail  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
^  Obey  the  Saviour's  call ; 

Come  seek  his  face  and  taste  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  "  Lord  of  all. 

2  In  life's  young  morn  your  tribute  bring, 

Ye  children  great  and  small, 
And  chant  the  praise  of  Christ  your  King, 
O  !  crown  him  "  Lord  of  all." 

3  All  hail  the  Saviour,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Let  saints  before  him  fall, 
Let  sinners  seek  his  pardoning  grace, 
And  crown  him  "  Lord  ot  all. 
203  Invitation  and  Promise.  CM. 

1  p  OME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord, 
^   And  that  your  days  be  long, 
Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tongue. 


204  INVITATION. 

2  Depart  from  mischief,  practise  love; 

Pursue  the  works  of  peace  ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just, 

His  ears  attend  their  cry ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 

4  When  desolation  like  a  flood 

O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls, 

You  shall  a  refuge  find  in  God, 

For  he  redeems  your  souls. 

204  Youth  expostulated  with.  CM. 

1  /^.RACE  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 
*-*    Of  pure  and  heavenly  root: 

But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

2  Ye  careless  sinners,  hear  betimes 

The  voice  of  sovereign  love  ! 
Your  youth  is  stain' d  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

3  For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made, — 

O,  join  the  public  prayer  ! 
For  you  the  trickling  tear  is  shed, — 
O,  shed  yourselves  a  tear ! 

4  We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove 

The  Spirit's  power  to  teach  ; 

You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 

That  Jesus  whom  we  preach. 

5  Bestow,  O  Lord,  upon  our  youth, 

The  gift  of  saving  grace  ; 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 
120 


INVITATION.  205,206 

205  Expostulation.  L.  M. 

1  TTASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 

•"-  And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  0  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

5  O  Lord,  do  thou  the  sinner  turn  ! 

Now  rouse  him  from  his  senseless  state  ! 
O  let  him  not  thy  counsel  spurn 
Nor  rue  his  fatal  choice  too  late  ! 

206  Early  xek  God-  0.  M, 

1  TF  you  will  turn  away  from  sin 
-*■   In  childhood's  early  day, 

The  Lord  will  make  you  pure  within, 
And  take  your  guilt  away. 

2  He'll  show  you  all  his  matchless  love, 

He'll  make  you  heirs  of  light, 
And  give  you  grace,  that  you  may  prove 
Still  faithful  in  his  sight. 

3  He'll  lead  you  in  the  pleasant  way 

Of  holiness  and  peace  ; 

121 


207,  208  INVITATION. 

And  guide  you  thus  to  endless  day, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

4  Oh,  stay  not  in  the  road  to  death, 
But  to  the  Saviour  come  ; 
And,  when  you  lose  life's  fleeting  breath, 
He'll  send  and  take  you  home. 

207  Waiting  at  Wisdom's  gate.  CM. 

1  1V/FY  heart  has  been  too  long  ensnared 
■*■       In  folly's  hurtful  ways; 

O  may  I  be  at  length  prepared 
To  hear  what  wisdom  says. 

2  'Tis  Jesus  from  the  mercy-seat 

Invites  me  to  his  rest ; 
He  calls  poor  sinners  to  his  feet, 
To  make  them  truly  blest. 

3  Approach,  my  soul,  to  wisdom's  gates, 

Approach  without  delay ; 
No  one  who  watches  there,  and  waits, 
Shall  e'er  be  turned  away. 

4  He  will  not  let  me  seek  in  vain ; 

For  all  who  trust  his  word 
Shall  everlasting  life  obtain, 
And  favor  from  the  Lord. 

208  God  invites.  8,  7,  4. 

1  QINNERS,  hear,  for  God  haih  spoken, 
^  'Tis  the  God  that  reigns  on  high; 

He  whose  law  the  world  has  broken 
Sends  you  tidings  of  great  joy  ! 

Hear  his  message, 
Hear  it,  sinners,  lest  you  die. 

2  Hear  the  gospel,  sinners,hear  it, 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  it  brings  ; 
Here's  a  fountain — O  draw  near  it ! — 
Opened  by  the  King  of  Kings : 
122 


INVITATION.  209, 210 

Living  water 
Thence  in  streams  e'.ernal  springs. 

3  Sinners,  hear — why  will  you  perish  ? 
Death  to  life,  O  why  prefer  ? 
Why  your  vain  delusions  cherish  ? 
Why  from  truth  persist  to  err  ? 

Wisdom  calls  you, 
Happy  they  who  learn  of  her. 

209  Come,  whosoever  will.  CM. 

1  C\  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
^  Are  m  the  gospel  found  ! 
Suited  to  ev'ry  sinner's  case, 

Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls, 

Are  freely  welcome  here  ; 

Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls, 

Abundant,  free  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  every  burden  bring  ! 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring  ! 

4  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace  ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

210  Christ's  regard  for  little  Children.  CM 

1  CEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
13  with  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 

12? 


211,212  EARLY  PIETY. 

For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer, 

And  yfeld  them  up  to  Thee : 
Jovful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, — 
Thine  let  these  children  be. 

4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear : 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face  ; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

211  Invitat'cms  of  Scripture. 

1  HP  HE  Saviour  calls— let  every  ear 
•*-    Attend  the  joyful  sound  ; 

Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Ye  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

4  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

EARLY  PIETY. 

212  Early  Religion  commanded. 

1  TN  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 
x  In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
124 


EARLY  PIETY.  213 

Ere  age  arrive,  and  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb. 

',1  Remember  thy  Creator,  God ; 
For  him  thy  powers  employ  ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,' thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence  and  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course,     _ 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea ; 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 

213  Prompt  Obedience. 

1  COON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
^  "  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace ;" 
My  heart  replied,  without  delay, 

"  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away  ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die. 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  nead  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  h  ad  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; 
Nor  was  my  hop^  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  yi » trembling  saints, 
And  keep  your  cou  rage  up  ; 


214,  215  EARLY  PIETY. 

He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

214  The  YounS  invited  to  Christ. 

1  VE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

-*-    In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you  ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face, 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain  : 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  shall  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

215  Youth  exlwrted  from  Jlbijah's  example. 

1  VE  lovely  tribes,- in  youthful  bloom, 

■*■    A  sweet  and  smiling  joy  g.ssume ; 
Come,  and  with  cheerful  voicf  ;s  raise 
To  God,  your  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

2  Kindly  he  makes  your  lives  I  ds  care ; 
His  favors,  still,  you  richly  3'  hare  ; 
Now  to  the  God  of  grace  an  d  truth, 
Devote  your  prime  and  flov  er  of  youth. 


.  EARLY  TIETY.  216*217 

3  Think  how  the  young  Abijah  stood, 
Blooming  in  youth,  belov'd  of  God ; 

This  all  his  youthful  beauty  crown'd,  •> 

"  That  in  him  some  good  thing  was  found !" 

4  Almighty  grace  his  mind  renew' d, 
And  all  his  soul  to  God  subdued  ; 
'Twas  love  divine  that  formed  his  heart. 
To  love  and  choose  the  better  part. 

5  Dear  monument  of  grace  and  truth ! 
Thus  lived  and  died  this  happy  youth  ; 
May  every  youth  to  pray  incline — 

O  let  Abijah' s  God  be  mine  ! 

216  Youth  addressed  and  prayed  for.  L.  M. 

1  VE  lovely  tribes  of  smiling  youth, 

-*■    Attend  the  voice  of  sacred  truth ; 
Your  parents'  hope,  and  joy,  and  boast, 
Let  not  the  word  on  you  be  lost. 

2  As  plants  you  flourish,  thrive,  and  grow  ; 
But  do  you  God  the  Saviour  know  1 

In  age  and  stature  you  increase  ; 
But  do  you  kpow  the  God  of  grace  ? 

3  Ah  !  let  not  sin  consume  the  prime 
Of  youthful,  healthful,  precious  time  ! 
Do  not  these  golden  hours  employ 
In  pride,  and  fleeting  carnal  joy. 

4  As  plants  of  piety  and  grace, 

The  strength  and  glory  of  our  race, 

O  may  you  grow,  and  thrive,  and  shine, 

In  beauties  heavenly  and  divine. 

21*7  Yielding  to  Christ.  8'f. 

1  f)  JESUS!  delight  of  my  soul, 
^  My  Saviour,  my  Shepherd  divine  ! 

127 


218  EARLY  FIEXY. 

I  yield  to  thy  blessed  control. 
My  body  ond  spirit  are  thine. 

2  Thy  love  I  can  never  deserve, 

That  bids  me  be  happy  in  thee  ; 
My  God  and  my  King  I  will  serve, 
Whose  favor  is  heaven  to  me. 

3  How  can  I  thy  goodness  repay, 

By  nature  so  weak  and  defiled  ? 
Myself  I  have  given  away, 

O  call  me  thine  own  little  child. 

4  And  art  thou  my  Father  above  ? 

Will  Jesus  abide  in  my  heart  ? 

0  bind  me  so  fast  with  thy  love 
That  I  never  from  thee  shall  depart. 

218  What  sl"iU  I  render  ?  C.M.D. 

1  HP  HO  UGH  God  preserves  me  ev'ry  hour, 
-1-    And  feeds  me  ev'ry  day, 

1  feel  it  is  not  in  my  pow'r 
His  goodness  to  repay. 

The  youngest  child,  the  greatest  king, 

Alike  must  humbly  own, 
No  worthy  off'ring  they  can  bring, 

To  lay  before  his  throne. 

2  For  we,  and  all  wo  offer,  too, 

Are  His  who  rules  above, 
Then  is  there  nothing  I  can  do 

To  prove  my  grateful  love  ? 
An  humble  heart  he'll  not  despise, 

For  'tis  his  chief  delight ; 
This  is  a  holy  sacrifice 

Well  pleasing  in  his  sight. 

3  The  richest  gifts  before  his  throne 

Would  no  acceptance  find ; 
But  he  will  kindly  deign  to  own 
A  meek  and  humble  mind. 
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EARLY  PIETY.  219,  220 

This  \3  an  off' ring  we  may  bring, 

However  mean  our  store, 
The  youngest  child,  the  greatest  king 

Can  give  him  nothing  more. 

219  A  Child's  aspirations  C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  while  earth  and  heav'n 
•^*-  Thy  power  and  skill  proclaim ; 

Wilt  thou  permit  a  child  to  sing 
The  honors  of  thy  name  ? 

2  Great  God,  be  thou  my  hope  and  strength, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
While  the  first  tributes  of  my  voice 
In  grateful  accents  rise. 

3  The  early  dawn  of  op'ning  life 

Has  prov'd  thy  guardian  care  , 

O  may  I  through  my  future  years 

Thy  grace  and  goodness  share. 

4  Behold,  I  give  myself  to  thee, 

And  in  thy  name  confide  ; 
Most  gracious  God,  O  deign  to  be 
My  father,  friend,  and  guide. 

220  Loveliness  of  Early  Piety .  CV  M.  D. 

1  ~D  Y  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
-*-*  How  sweet  the  lily  grows ; 

How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 

Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose. 
And  such  the  child,  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod ; 
Whose  tender  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 

Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

2  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 

The  lily  must  decay ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill, 
Must  shortly  fade  away  ; 

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221,  222  EARLY  PIETY. 

And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age, 
Will  blight  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 

Or  stormy  passion's  rage. 

3  Oh !  thou  whose  infancy  was  found 

With  heavenly  rays  to  shine, 
Whose  years,  with  spotless  virtue  crown' d, 

Were  all  alike  divine. 
Supported  by  thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  thy  gracious  throne, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 

To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 

221  Example  of  Jesus  an  incentive  to  Piety ,         L.  M. 

1  "D  Y  Jesus'  pure  example  taught, 

JJ  May  we   be  led  in  serious  thought, 
0  Lord  !  in  early  life  to  see 
And  seek  our  happiness  in  thee. 

2  May  our  young  minds  and  mem'ries  be 
Here  train'd  to  early  piety ; 

And  may  our  hearts  through  all  our  days 
Be  thus  devoted  to  thy  praise. 

222  EarllJ  Instruction.  C.  M. 

1  TJOW  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 
-*-*•  Instruction's  warning  voice  ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far, 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  aged  head. 
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EARLY  PIETY.  223,  224 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

223  HollJ  ^solutions.  L.  M, 

1  TV/TAY  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 

IVJ.  with  all  my  powers  to  serve  the  Lord, 
Nor  from* his  precepts  e'er, depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  Oh  !  be  his  service  all  my  joy, 
Around  let  my  example  shine  ; 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

3  Oh  !  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor  wand'ring  leave  his  sacred  ways; 
Great  God  accept  my  soul's  desire 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

224  The  advantages  of  Early  Religion.  CM. 

1  X-TAPPY  the  child,  whose  tender  years 
-*•■*■  Receive  instruction  well ; 

Who  hates  the  sinner's  path, and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  When  we  devote  our  youth  to  God, 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flow'r,when  offered  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'Tis  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  harden' d  in  their  crimes. 

4  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snaran, 

To  mind  religion  vounsr ; 

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225  EARLY  PIETY. 

Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtue  strong. 

5  To  thee,  Almighty  God!  to  thee, 

Our  childhood  we  resign  ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

6  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 

Employ  my  youngest  breath  ; 
Thus  I'm  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

225  EarllJ  Consecration.  C.  M. 

1  TN  the  bright  morn  of  life,  when  youth 
•*■  With  vital  ardor  glows, 

And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose ; 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved  j 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days: 
And  cares,  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways. 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age 

With  vain  regret  deplore, 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys,' 
That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
O  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest ! 
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EARLY  PIETY.  226,221 

226  Seeking  jirst  the  Kingdom  of  God.  C.   M. 

1  ]V~OW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 
"*-^  And  ardor  fire  our  breast, 

To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 
In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grovelling  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  Christian's  thought; 

We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 

Which  our  Redeemer  bought. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue  : 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 

227  Children  encouraged  to  seek.  C.  M. 

1  "C1  N QUIRE,  ye  children,  for  the  way 
•*-*  That  leads  to  Zion's  hill; 

And  thither  set  your  steady  face 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Come,  let  us  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there  : 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  our  fervent  prayer. 

3  Come,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
And  seize  the  blessing  he  bestows, 
With  eager  hearts  and  hands. 

4  Come  let  us  seal  without  delay 

The  covenant  of  his  grace  ; 
Nor  shall  the  years  of  distant  life 
Its  memory  efface. 

133 


228, 229, 230     early  piety. 

228  The  ways  of  Wisdom.  CM. 

1  Ty  HY  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days 

*  *     In  folly  and  in  sin  ? 
When  wisdom  shows  her  pleasant  ways, 
And  bids  us  walk  therein. 

2  Folly  and  sin  our  peace  destroy, 

They  glitter  and  are  past : 
They  yield  us  but  a  moment's  joy, 
And  end  in  death  at  last. 

3  But,  if  true  wisdom  we  possess, 

Our  joys  shall  never  cease  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

4  0  may  we,  in  our  youthful  days, 

Attend  to  wisdom's  voice  ; 
And  make  these  holy,  happy  ways, 
Our  own  delightful  choice  ! 

229  Self-dedicalion.  S.  M. 

1  T  ORD  !  I  would  come  to  thee, 
■*-*  A  sinner  all  defiled  ; 

O  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 
And  own  me  as  thy  child. 

2  I  cannot  live  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love; 
Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean ; 
0  write  my  name  above  ! 

230  "  Suffer  little  Children  to  come."  C.  M. 

1  "VTOUNG  children  once  to  Jesus  came, 
.    ■*•    His  blessing  to  entreat : 

And  I  may  humbly  do  the  same 
Before  his  mercy-seat. 

2  For  when  their  feeble  hands  were  spread, 

And  bent  each  infant  knee, 
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EARLY  PIETY.  231 

11  Forbid  them  not,"  the  Saviour  aaid, 
And  so  he  says  of  me. 

3  Though  now  he  is  not  here  below, 

We  know  his  holy  will ; 

To  him  may  little  children  go, 

And  seek  a  blessing  still. 

4  Well  pleased  that  little  flock  to  gee, 

The  Saviour  kindly  smiled  ;  « 

0  then  he  will  not  frown  on  me, 
Because  I  am  a  child. 

5  For  as  so  many  years  ago, 

Children  his  pity  drew, 
I'm  sure  he  will  not  let  me  go 
Without  a  blessing  too. 

t>  Then  while  this  favor  to  implore, 
My  little  hands  are  spread, 
Do  thou  thy  sacred  blessings  pour, 
Lord  Jesus,  on  my  head. 

231  Examples  of  Early  Piety . 

1  T^TTHAT  blest  examples  do  we  find, 

vv     Writ  in  the  word  of  truth, 
Of  children  that  began  to  mind 
Religion  in  their  youth  ! 

2  Je3us,  who  reigns  above  the  sky, 

And  keeps  the  world  in  awe, 
Was  once  a  child  as  young  as  I, 
And  kept  his  Father's  law. 

3  At  twelve  years  old  he  talked  with  men 

(The  Jews  all  wond'ring  stand,) 
Yet  he  obey'd  his  mother  then, 
And  came  at  her  command. 

4  Children  a  sweet  hosanna  sung, 

And  blest  their  Saviour's  name ; 

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EARLY  FIETY. 

They  gave  him  honor  with  their  tongue, 
While  scribes  and  priests  blaspheme. 

5  Samuel  the  child  was  wean'd  and  brought 

To  wait  upon  the  Lord  ; 
Young  Timothy  betimes  was  taught 
To  know  his  holy  word. 

6  Then  why  should  I  so  long  delay 

What  others  learnt  so  soon  ? 
I  would  not  pass  another  day 
Without  this  work  begun. 

232  "  Give  me  thy  Heart."  7's. 

1  "LTEAR  ye  not  a  voice  from  heaven, 
•*-■-  To  the  listening  spirit  given  ? 
Children,  come  !  it  seems  to  say, 
Give  your  hearts  to  me  to-day. 

2  Sweet  as  is  a  mother's  love, 
Tender  as  the  heavenly  Dove, 
Thus  it  speaks  a  Saviour's  charms : 
Thus  it  wins  us  to  his  arms. 

3  Lord,  we  will  remember  thee, 
While  from  pains  and  sorrows  free  ; 
While  our  day  is  in  its  dew, 

And  the  clouds  of  life  are  few. 

4  Then,  when  night  and  age  appear, 
Thou  wilt  chase  each  doubt  and  fear  ; 
Thou  our  glorious  leader  be, 

When  the  stars  shall  fade  and  flee. 

5  Now  to  thee,  O  Lord  !  we  come, 
In  our  morning's  early  bloom  ; 
Breathe  on  us  thy  grace  divine ; 
Touch  our  hearts,  and  make  them  thine  ! 

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BMHA*  PIETY.  233,234 

233  We  an  but  Young.  L.  M. 

1  \^7"E  arc  but  young — yet  we  may  sing 

*  *     The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King  ; 
He  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2  We  are  but  young — yet  we  have  heard 
The  gospel  news,  the  heavenly  word : 
If  we  despise  the  only  way, 
Dreadful  will  be  the  judgment  day. 

3  We  are  but  young — yet  we  must  die, 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigh ; 
Lord, may  we  early  seek  thy  grace, 
And  rind  in  Christ  a  hiding-place. 

•4  We  are  but  young — we  need  a  guide  ; 

Jesus, in  thee  we  would  confide  ; 

O  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth, 

Protect  and  bless  our  helpless  youth. 
5  We  are  but  young — yet  God  has  shed 

Unnumbered  blessings  on  our  head  ; 

Then  let  our  youth  and  riper  days 

Be  all  devoted  to  his  praise. 

234  True  Wisdom.  S.  M. 

1  "IT" IN G  Solomon  of  old 

■**■  A  happy  choice  had  made  ; 
'Twas  not  for  life,  'twas  not  for  gold, 
Nor  honors  that  he  prayed. 

2  lie  chose  the  better  part ; 
He  sought  for  purer  joys ; 

A  wise  and  understanding  heart ; 
And  God  approved  his  choice. 

3  Far  better  than  his  crown, 
And  all  his  grand  array, 

That  wisdom  was  which  God  sent  down 
To  guide  him  on  his  way.- 

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235,  236  DANGER  OF  DELAY. 

DANGER  OF  DELAY. 

235  The  accepted  time.  CM. 

1  f)  'TIS  a  folly  and  a  crime 
**■'   To  put  religion  by  ; 

For  now  is  the  accepted  time, 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 

And  more  depraved  the  mind  ; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray, 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 

,  youn; 
Until  the  dying  day  ; 
Then  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4  O  then,  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 
We  would  no  longer  wait ; 
For  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us, 
And  death  will  fix  our  state. 

236  Tender  Entreaty.  L.  M. 

1  "V^THILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light 

*  *     Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  giv'n ; 
But  soon,  ah  soon  !  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day  ! 
How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound — 
"  Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh  haste  away, 
While,  yet  a  pard'ning  God  is  found." 

3  "  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 

And  none  be  found  to  hear,  or  save." 
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DANGER  OF  DELAY.  231,238 

4  "  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 
No  Sabbath's  heav'nly  light  shall  rise  ; 
No  God  regard  youi  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies." 

237  The  danger  of  Delay .  L.  M. 

1  YVHY  should  I  say,  "  'Tis  yet  too  soon 

*  *     "To  seek  for  Heaven,  or  think  of  death  ?" 
A  flower  may  fade  before  'tis  noon, 
And  I  this  day  may  lose  my  breath. 

2  If  this  rebellious  heart  of  mine 
Despise  the  gracious  calls  of  Heaven, 
I  may  be  hardened  in  sin, 

And  never  have  repentance  given. 

3  What  if  the  Lord  in  wrath  shall  swear, 
While  I  refuse  to  read  and  pray, 
That  he'll  refuse  to  lend  an  ear 

To  all  my  groans  another  day  ? 

4  What  if  his  dreadful  anger  burn, 
While  I  refuse  his  offcr'd  grace, 
And  all  his  love  to  fury  turn, 

And  strike  me  dead  upon  the  place  ? 

5  'Tis  dangerous  to  provoke  a  God  ! 

His  power  and  vengeance  none  can  tell; 

One  stroke  of  his  almighty  rod 

Shall  send  young  sinners  quick  to  hell. 

6  Then  '  twill  for  ever  be  in  vain 
To  cry  for  pardon  and  for  grace  ; 
To  wish  I  had  my  time  again, 
Or  hope  to  see  my  Maker's  face. 

238  Tlie  Child's  complaint.  CM. 
1  TXTHY  should  I  love  my  sport  so  well, 

**    So  constant  at  my  ofay, 

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239,  240      SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE. 

And  lose  the  thoughts  of  heaven  and  hell, 
And  then  forget  to  pray  ? 

2  What  do  I  read  my  Bible  for, 

But,  Lord,  to  learn  thy  will  ? 
And  shall  I  daily  know  thee  more, 
And  less  obey  thee  still  ? 

3  How  senseless  is  my  heart,  and  wild  ! 

How  vain  are  all  my  thoughts  ! 
Pity  the  weakness  of  a  child, 
And  pardon  ail  my  faults. 

4  Make  me  thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear, 

And  let  me  love  to  pray  ; 
Since  God  will  lend  a  gracious  ear 
To  what  a  child  can  say. 

239  The  last  Cal1 10  Sinner5-  -£<•  M. 

1  (^  AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
*^    Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  leave  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 
With  hardened,  self-destroying  man, 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

3  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day 
Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be  : 

O  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  smile  on  thee. 

SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE. 

240  Time  glides  constantly.  7*S. 

1   rj.ENTLY  glides  the  stream  of  life 
*-*  Oft  along  the  flowery  vale, 
HO 


SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE.        241)242 

Or,  impetuous  down  the  cliff 
Rushing,  roars  when  winds  assail. 

2  'Tis  an  ever  varying  flood, 
Always  rolling  to  its  sea, 
Slow  or  quick,  or  mild  or  rude, 
Tending  to  eternity. 

241  Time  is  flying.  CM. 

1  TTOW  long  sometimes  a  day  appears  ! 
■*■-*•    And  weeks  how  long  are  they  ! 
Months  move  along,  as  if  the  years 

Would  never  pass  away. 

2  But  months  and  years  are  passing  by, 

And  soon  must  all  be  gone  ; 
For  day  by  day,  as  minutes  fly, 
Eternity  comes  on. 

3  Days,  months,  and  years  must  have  an  end, 

Eternity  has  none  : 
'Twill  always  have  as  long  to  spend 
As  when  it  first  began. 

4  Great  God,  an  infant  cannot  tell 

How  such  a  thing  can  be  ; 
I  only  pray  that  I  may  dwell 
That  long,  long  time  with  thee. 

242  Brevity  of  Life.  S.  M. 

1  jV/TY  life's  a  narrow  span, 
•*-"•*-  A  short  uncertain  day, 
And  if  I  reach  the  age  of  man,     . 

It  soon  will  pass  away. 

2  I  may,  for  aught  I  know, 

This  hour  the  summons  hear, 
That  calls  me  where  the  wicked  go, 
Or  where  the  saints  appear. 

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243         SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE. 

3  Teach  me,  with  all  my  heart, 

Thy  mercy  to  embrace ; 
And  now,  from  every  sin  depart, 
To  seize  the  time  of  grace. 

4  My  soul  from  ruin  save, 

And  cleanse  my  ev'ry  stain, 
Then  shall  I  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  paradise  regain. 

243  Temporal  things  all  Transitory . 

1  f)H,  how  fleeting,  how  deceiving, 
^   Is  our  earthly  being  ! 

'Tis  a  mist  in  wintry  weather, 
Gathered  in  an  hour  together, 
And  as  soon  dispers'd  for  ever  ! 

2  Oh,  how  fleeting,  how  deceiving, 
Are  our  days  departing  ! 

Like  a  deep  and  headlong  river, 
Flowing  onward,  flowing  ever! 
Tarrying  not,  and  stopping  never. 

3  Oh,  how  fleeting,  how  deceiving, 
Are  the  world's  enjoyments  ! 

All  the  hues  of  change  they  borrow, 
Bright  to-day,  and  dark  to-morrow ; 
Mingled  lot  of  joy  and  sorrow. 

4  Oh,  how  fleeting,  how  deceiving, 
Is  all  earthly  beauty  ! 

Like  a  summer  flow' ret  flowing, 
Scatter'd  by  the  breezes,  blowing 
O'er  the  bed  on  which  'twas  growing, 

5  Oh  !  how  fleeting,  how  deceiving, 
All — yes,  all  that's  earthly  ! 
Ev'ry  thing  is  fading, — flying — 
Man  is  mortal, — earth  is  dying — 
Christian  !  live,  on  heav'n  relying. 

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SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE.       244,  245 

244  Youth  and  Pleasure  passing  ai>  ay .  7's. 

1  OEE  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, 
^  Fade  and  wither  in  an  nour ; 
So  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
Pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  See  the  leaves  are  falling  fast, 
Scatter'd  by  the  wintry  blast ; 
So  our  youthful  pleasures  fade, 
Cares  will  soon  our  breasts  invade. 

3  Time  is  passing  swift  away, 
Earthly  joys  will  soon  decay, 
May  we  have,  prepared  on  high, 
Pleasures  that  will  never  die. 

245  Time  and  Opportunity  passing.  L.   M . 

1  H^ O-DAY  is  added  to  our  time, 

-*-  Yet  while  we  sing,  it  glides  away; 
How  soon  shall  we  be  past  our  prime, 
For,  where  alas !  is  yesterday  ? 

2  Gone,  gone  into  eternity. 
There  ev'ry  day  in  turn  appears ; 
To-morrow  !  oh !  'twill  never  be, 
If  we  should  live  a  thousand  years. 

3  Our  time  is  all  to-day, — to-day  ; 

The  same  though  changed  ; — and  while  it  flies, 
With  still  small  voice  the  moments  say, 
"  To-day,  to-day,  be  wise,  be  wise." 

4  Then,  wisdom  from  above  impart, 
Good  Lord,  send  forth  thy  light  and  truth 
To  guide  our  feet,  inspire  our  heart, 
And  make  us  Christians  from  our  youth. 

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246, 247, 248  shortness  and  swiftness  of  time. 

246  Ml  Flesh  is  grass.  CM. 

1  T^HE  grass  and  flow'rs  which  clothe  the  field, 
■*•    And  look  so  green  and  gay  ; 

Touch'd  by  the  scythe,  defenceless,  yield, 
And  fall  and  fade  away. 

2  Fit  emblem  of  our  mortal  state, 

That,  in  the  scripture  glass, 
The  young,  the  strong,  the  wise,  the  great, 
May  see  themselves  but  grass. 

3  Ah  !  trust  not  to  your  fleeting  breath, 

Nor  call  your  time  your  own  ; 
Around  you  see  ! — the  scythe  of  death 
Is  mowing  thousands  down. 

247  Time  is  Flying.  7's  &  6'8. 

1  HHIME  is  winging  us  away 

-*■    To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day — 
A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 
Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms, 
All  that's  mortal  soon  shall  be 
Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 
To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day — 
A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 

But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 
Health  and  beauty  soon  above, 
Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

248  Wisdom  of  improving  Time.  S.   M. 
1  rTO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine, 

-*-    Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand  : 
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SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE.         249 

And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine. 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away  ; 
G  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to  day. 

3  Since  on  this  winged  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Waken,  by  thine  almighty  oower, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care  : 

O,  be  it  still  pursued  ; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  morning  light, 
Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

249  Timeisslwrt,  1  Cor.  V11.Q9.  CM. 

1  '  *  'T'HE  time  is  short !"  the  season  near, 

■*-  When  death  will  us  remove, 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear — 
Leave  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  "  The  time  is  short  IV  sinners,  beware ; 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

3  "  The  time  is  short !"  ye  children  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit, 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

i  li  The  lime  is  short !"  ye  saints,  rejoice, 
The  Lord  will  quickly  come  ; 

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250,  251   SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNESS  OF  LIFE. 

Soon  shall  you  hearthe  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

250  &  minute.  P.  M. 

1  A    MINUTE,  how  soon  it  has  flown ! 
■**■  And  yet  how  important  it  is ! 
God  calls  every  moment  his  own, 

For  all  our  existence  is  his  ; 
And  tho'  we  may  waste  them  in  folly  and  play, 
He  notices  each  that  we  squander  away. 

2  Why  should  we  a  minute  despise, 

Because  it  so  quickly  is  o'er  ? 
We  know  that  it  rapidly  flies, 

And  therefore  should  prize  it  the  more  : 
Another,  indeed,  may  appear  in  its  stead, 
But  that  precious  moment  for  ever  is  fled. 

3  'Tis  easy  to  squander  our  years 

In  idleness,  folly,  and  strife  : 
But,  oh  !  no  repentance  or  tears 

Can  bring  back  one  moment  of  life  ! 
But  time,  ifwell-spent,  and  improv'd  as  it  goes, 
Will  render  life  pleasant,  and  peaceful  its  ciose. 

4  And  when  all  the  minutes  are  past, 

Which  God  for  our  portion  has  given. 
We  shall  cheerfully  welcome  the  last, 

If  it  safely  conduct  us  to  heaven. 
The  value  of  time,  then,  may  all  of  us  see ; 
Not  knowing  how  near  our  last  minute  may  be  I 

25X  Children  numbering  their  day $.  B.  M. 

1  T^ HE  pure  and  peaceful  mind, 
-1-   The  meek  and  lowly  heart, 
The  patient  will,  to  thine  resigned, 
God  of  all  pow'r,  impart. 
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SHORTNESS  AND  SWIFTNES3  OP  LIFE.         252 

2  Young  though  in  years  we  be, 

In  health  and  spirits  strong  ; 
What  is  the  life  of  man  to  thee  ? 
The  longest  is  not  long. 

3  A  thousand  years  !  a  day  ! 

Are  equal  in  thy  sight : 
Our  generations  pass  away, 
Like  watches  in  the  night. 

4  Lord,  make  us  timely  wise, 

To  know  our  call  of  grace. 
And  with  the  moment  as  it  flies 
Run  our  appointed  race. 

252  Time  flies.  C.  M. 

1  QUICKLY  my  days  have  passed  away, 
*y  How  soon,  alas,  they're  gone  ! 
Life's  gayest  scenes  decline  in  haste, 

Just  like  the  setting  sun. 

2  Always  in  motion,  ne'er  at  rest, 

My  minutes  onward  roll ; 
Swift  to  pursue  their  destined  course, 
And  soon  to  reach  the  goal. 

3  Eternal  pains,  or  endless  joys, 

Stand  waiting  at  the  door  ; 
The  moments  pass,  or  those  to  come, 
Are  not  within  my  power. 

4  God  of  my  strength  and  of  my  hope, 

In  whom  I  live  and  move, 
Help  me  by  thine  instructive  grace 
The  present  to  improve. 

5  And  if  through  this  revolving  year 

Thou  shouldst  my  life  prolong, 

O  may  thy  wisdom  guide  my  steps, 

Thy  praise  employ  my  tongue. 

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253,  254  DEATH  AFPR0ACHING. 

DEATH  APPROACHING 

253  Eternity.  L.  M. 

1  P  TERNITY  is  just  at  hand  ; 

•*-*   And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  ? 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  precious  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  ! — without  a  bound  ; 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  sound  ! 
But  O,  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents  !  how  divine  ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer, 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  pardon  sealed,  and  peace  with  God. 

254  To-day.  L.  M. 

1  n^HAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear, 

X    Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies  ; 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here, 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends  and  neighbours  hence, 
None  can  resist  the  fatal  dart ; 

Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense, 
And  shall  they  fail  to  reach  my  heart ! 

3  Think,  O  my  soul !  how  much  depends 
On  the  short  period  of  to-day  ; 

Shall  time,  which  heaven  in  mercy  lends, 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

4  Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 
With  heavenly  ardour,  grace  divine, 
Nor  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart; 

For  strength,and  life,  aud  death  are  thine. 

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255,256 


255  Btath.  approaching. 

1  HPHE  short-lived  day  declines  in  haste, 

J-    The  night  of  death  approaches  fast ; 
With  rapid  speed  the  moments  run 
In  which  the  work  of  life  is  done. 

2  As  flies  the  shuttle  o'er  the  loom, 
So  mortals  hasten  to  the  tomb  ; 
As  ships  that  skim  along  the  sea, 
Or  eagles  darting  on  their  prey. 

3  As  vanishes  the  fleeting  shade, 

As  flowers  before  the  evening  fade, 
Such  is  the  life  of  feeble  man  ; 
His  days  are  measured  by  a  span. 

4  Be  this  my  one,  my  great  concern, 
The.way  of  life  and  peace  to  learn ; 
To  know  my  dear  Redeemer's  love, 
And  his  renewing  grace  to  prove. 


DEATH 


256  The  &"*  0biect  °f  Life- 

1  A  ND  am  I  only  born  to  die  ? 
■**■  And  must  I  certainly  comply 

With  nature's  stern  decree  ? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains? 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains, 

To  all  eternity.* 

2  How  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live, 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay  ? 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care, 
To  watch,  and  tremble,  and  prepare 

Against  that  fatal  day  ! 


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257  DEATH. 

3  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies  ! 
How  make  my  own  election  sure, 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

4  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray  ; 

Be  thou  my  guide,  be  thou  my  way 

To  glorious  happiness  ! 
Ah  !  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart ! 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace  ! 

257  Time  of  Death  uncertain.  CM. 

1  C^  OME,  O  my  soul,  look  up  and  see 
^   How  swift  the  moments  run  ! 
Swift  as  the  wheel  of  time  whirls  round 

My  closing  day  moves  on. 

2  [Some  busy  hand  perhaps  this  hour 

Is  weaving  fast  my  shroud  ; — 
Soon  hoary  winter  will  draw  on, 
And  freeze  life's  vital  flood] 

3  Few  clocks,  for  aught  I  know,  may  strike 

Before  my  fun'ral  knell, 
Which  by  its  doleful  sounding  tongue, 
Shall  my  departure  tell. 

4  When  the  grim  king  of  terrors  calls 

May  I  triumphant  stand  + 
And  find  my  Saviour  then  my  friend 
To  guide  me  with  his  hand. 

5  Then  shall  my  spirit  soar  away 

To  heav'n,  and  see  his  face  ; 
And  sing  with  all  the  ransom' d  throng 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  ! 
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DEATH.  258, 259 

258  Death  solemn  and  inevitable.  L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  confess  thy  sentence  ju9t, 
-*-J  That  sinful  man  should  turn  to  dust, 
That  I  ere  long  should  yield  my  breath, 
The  captive  of  all-conq'ring  Death. 

2  Soon  will  the  awful  hour  appear, 
When  I  must  quit  my  dwelling  here : 
These  active  limbs,  to  worm9  a  prey, 
In  the  cold  grave  must  waste  away. 

3  To  distant  climes,  and  seats  unknown, 
My  naked  spirit  must  be  gone ; 

To  God  its  Maker  must  return, 
And  ever  joy,  or  ever  mourn. 

4  No  room  for  penitence  and  pray'r ; 
No  farther  preparation  there 

Can  e'er  be  made  ;  the  thought  is  vain ; 
My  state  unalter'd  must  remain. 

5  Awake,  my  soul,  without  delay, 
That  if  God  summon  thee  this  day, 
Thou  cheerful  at  his  call  may'st  ns«, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

259  Death  of  a  Child.  7'«. 

1  A/TOURN  not  ye  whose  child  hath  found 
J-*-L  Purer  9kie9  and  holier  ground ; 
Flowers  of  bright  and  pleasant  hue, 

Free  from  thorns  and  fresh  with  dew. 

2  Mourn  not  ye  whose  child  hath  fled 
From  this  region  of  the  dead, 

To  yon  winged  angel-band, 
To  a  better,  fairer  land. 

3  Knowledge  in  that  clime  doth  grow 
Free  from  weeds  of  toil  and  wo, 

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280, 261  DEATH. 

Joys  which  mortals  may  not  share  ; 
Mourn  ye  not  your  child  is  there. 

260  For  a  dying  child.  CM. 

1  ]\/f  Y  heavenly  Father  !  I  confess 
•iVJ-   That  all  thy  ways  are  just ; 
Although  I  faint  with  sore  distress, 

And  now  draw  near  the  dust. 

2  How  soon  my  little  strength  has  fled'. 

My  life  will  soon  be  past ; 

O  smile  upon  my  dying  bed.. 

And  love  me  to  the  last. 

3  Once  did  the  blessed  Saviour  cry, 

"  Let  little  children  come  ;" 
On  this  kind  word  I  would  rely, 
Since  I  am  going  home. 

4  O  take  this  guilty  soul  of  mine 

That  now  will  soon  be  gone, 
And  wash  it  clean,  and  make  it  shine 
With  heavenly  garments  on. 

261  Death  and  its  consequences.  L.  M. 

1  CURE  'tis  a  serious  thing  to  die, 

^   To  be  we  known  not  whit,  or  where,' 
That  state  untried  we  soon  must  try, 
And  every  knell  proclaims  prepare. 

2  I,  too,  must  pass  through  death's  dark  vale, 
And  walk,  alone,  the  cheerless  gloom  ; 
Where  friendship's  tenderest  efforts  fail 

To  smooth  the  path,  its  shades  illume. 

3  Soon,  and  the  last,  relentless  foe, 

Shall  quench  each  power  ;  close  every  sense ; 
Strike  on  this  frame  the  mortal  blow, 
And  drive  my  trembling  spirit  thence. 
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DEATH.  262 

4  Lord,  may  thy  presence  round  me  shine, 
When  feeble  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail ; 
Break  on  my  soul,  with  beams  benign  : 
While  nature  sinks,  may  grace  prevail. 

5  Then,  when  my  weeping  friends  survey 
My  pale  remains — the  conflict  o'er — 
My  soul  shall  mount  its  heavenly  way, 
Smile  back  on  death — nor  fear  him  more. 

262  The  Grave.  P.  M. 

1  HP  HERE  is  a  grassy  bed, 
■*-    A  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 

In  which  some  youthful  head, 
Reclined,  will  surely  dwell; 
Before  another  pleasant  spring 
The  first  young  violets  shall  bring ! 

2  O,  if  on  yonder  side 

A  hand  of  dazzling  flame 
Should  the  blue  heavens  divide, 

And  write  that  young  one's  name  ; 
His  knees  would  shake,  his  blood  run  cold, 
Like  the  Chaldean  king  of  old. 

3  With  earnest  hope  and  fear, 

For  pardon  he'd  implore, 
And  spend  this  hasty  year 

As  he  spent  none  before ; 
To  Jesus  Christ  his  soul  would  cling, 
As  the  one  only  needful  thing. 

4  Well,  let  the  name  be  mine, 

(As  possibly  it  may,) 
Great  Saviour,  now  incline 

This  thoughtless  heart  to  pray 
Help  me  to  choose  the  better  part ; 
Help  me  to  give  thee  all  my  heart. 


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263, 264  DEATH. 

5  Then  though  the  grassy  bed, 

The  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 
Should  bear  my  youthful  head, 

For  me  it  will  be  well ; 
Yes,better  far  than  dwelling  here, 
Away  from  home,  another  year ! 

263  Sleeping  in  Jesus.  L.  M, 

1  A  SLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep ! 

■^*-  From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep  ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  his  cruel  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  0,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be  ; 

But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

264  Death  of  a  Scholar.  L.  M. 
1    A    MOURNING  class,  a  vacant  seat, 

■*"*■  Tell  us  that  one  we  loved  to  meet 
Will  join  our  youthful  throng  no  more, 
Till  all  these  changing  scenes  are  o'er. 
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DEATH.  265 

2  No  more  that  voice  we  loved  to  hear 
Shall  fill  his  teacher's  listening  ear  ; 
No  more  its  tones  shall  -join  to  swell 
The  songs  that  of  a  Saviour  tell. 

3  That  welcome  face,  that  sparkling  eye, 
And  sprightly  form,  must  buried  lie  ; 
Deep  in  the  cold  and  silent  gloom, 
The  rayless  night  that  fills  the  tomb. 

4  And  we  live  on,  but  none  can  say, 
How  near  or  distant  is  the  day 

When  death's  unwelcome  hand  shall  come, 
To  lay  us  in  our  narrow  home. 

5  God  tells  us,  by  this  mournful  death, 
How  vain  and  fleeting  is  our  breath ; 
And  bids  our  souls  prepare  to  meet 
The  trial  of  his  judgment-seat. 

265  -Dtaft  of  a  Pious  Child.  S.  M. 

1  "1^7" HEN  sickness,  pain,  and  death 

*  *     Come  o'er  a  godly  child, 
How  sweetly  then  departs  the  breath  ' 
The  dying  pang  how  mild  ! 

2  It  gently  sinks  to  rest, 
As  once  it  used  to  do 

Upon  its  mother's  tender  breast, 
And  as  securely  too. 

3  The  spirit  is  not  dead, 
Though  low  the  body  lies ; 

But,  freed  from  sin  and  sorrow,  fled 
To  dwell  beyond  the  skies. 

4  That  death  is  but  a  sleep 
Beneath  a  Saviour's  care  ; 

And  he  will  surely  safely  keep 
The  body  resting  there. 

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266, 261  death. 

266  Death  of  a  Scholar.  CM. 

1  T)EATH  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
■*-'   A  brother  from  our  side, — 

Just  in  the  morning  of  his  day, 
As  young  as  we,  he  died. 

2  Not  long  ago,  he  filled  his  place, 

And  sat  with  us  to  learn  : 
But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  may  fly  as  fast; 
O  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thought 
That  this  may  be  our  last ! 

4  All  needful  strength  is  thine  to  give  ; 

To  thee  our  souls  apply 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 

267  The  Your'g  in  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1  YK^HAT  souls  are  ihose  that  venture  near 

*  "    The  throne  of  God  to  see  ? 
Ten  thousand  happy  ones,  who  here 
Were  children  such  as  we  ! 

2  Their  sins  the  Saviour  washed  away, 

He  made  them  white  and  clean  ; 
They  loved  his  word,  they  loved  his  day, 
They  loved  him  though  unseen. 

3  Now  under  many  a  grassy  mound 

Their  youthful  bodies  rest, 
But  safe  their  happy  souls  are  found 
Upon  their  Saviour's  breast. 

4  O  may  we  travel,  as  they  trod, 

The  path  that  leads  to  heaven, 
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And  seek  foigivencss  from  that  God 
Who  hath  their  sins  forgiven. 
5  Dear  Saviour  !  hear  our  humble  cry, 
And  our  young  hearts  renew  ; 
Then  raise  our  ransomed  souls  on  high, 
That  we  may  see  thee  too. 
2(5g  Death  of a  Child.  CM. 

1  HPHY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord, 

J-     With  transport  all  divine  ; 
Thine  image  trace  in  ev'ry  word, 
Thy  love  in  ev'ry  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thv  lovely  face, 
n    While  infants  in  'thy  tender  arms 
Receive  thy  smiling  grace. 

3  "  I  take  these  little  lambs,"  said  he, 

"  And  lay  them  in  my  breast; 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  Death  may  the  band  of  life  unloose, 

But  can't  dissolve  my  love, 
Millions  of  infants  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

5  Their  feeble  frames  my  pow'r  shall  raise, 

And  mould  with  heav'nly  skill, 
I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
And  hands  to  do  my  will.' 

6  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  ehout  with  joys  divine  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 
2£»Q  Dea'h  of  c  Child.  p.  M. 

1     A  LAS  !  how  chang'd  that  lovely  flower, 
-^  Winch  bloom'd  and  cheer'd  my  heart 


210  DEATH. 

Fair  fleeting  comfort  of  an  hour, 
How  soon  we're  call'd  to  part ! 

2  And  shall  my  bleeding  heart  arraign 

That  God,  whose  ways  are  love  ? 
Or  vainly  cherish  anxious  pain 
For  her  who  rests  above  ? 

3  No  ! — let  me  rather  humbly  pay 

Obedience  to  his  will, 
And  with  my  inmost  spirit,  say, 
"  The  Lord  is  righteous  still." 

4  From  adverse  blasts,  and  low' ring  storms, 

Her  favor' d  soul  he  bore, 
And  with  yon  bright  angelic  forms, 
She  lives  to  die  no  more. 

5  Why  should  I  vex  my  heart,  or  fast  ? 

No  more  she'll  visit  me, 
My  soul  will  mount  to  her  at  last, 
And  I  her  face  shall  see. 

6  Prepare  me,  blessed  Lord,  to  share 

The  bliss  thy  people  prove  ; 
Who  round  thy  glorious  throne  appear, 
And  dwell  in  perfect  love. 

2T0  M  the  Funeral  of  a  Young  Person.  CM. 

1  XfcT HEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away, 

v  '     By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power, — "  I  too  must  die !" 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  delude  no  more  ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
158 


DEATH.  211,212 

It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour : 

To-morrow  death  may  come. 
i  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey  ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 

Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  Oh,  let  us  fly,:— to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Groat  God  !  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing   power  ; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

271  Funeral  Hxjmn  of  a  Sabbath ■  Scholar .         CM. 

1  A  S,  crushed  by  sudden  storms,  the  rose 
■**■  Sinks  on  the  garden's  breast, 
Down  to  the  grave  our  brother  goes 

In  earth's  cold  arms  to  rest. 

2  No  more,  with  us,  his  tuneful  voice 

The  hymn  of  praise  shall  swell ; 
No  more  his  cheerful  heart  rejoice 
To  hear  the  Sabbath-bell. 

3  Yet  if,  in  yon  unclouded  sphere 

Amid  a  blessed  throng, 
He  warbles  in  his  Saviour's  ear 
The  everlasting  song ; — 

4  No  more  we'll  mourn  our  buried  friend, 

But  lift  the  ardent  prayer, 

And  ev'ry  wish  and  effort  bend 

To  rise  and  join  him  there. 

272  Death  of  a  Mother.  L.  M. 

1  HP  HE  bosom  where  I  oft  have  lain, 
*    And  slept  my  infant  hours  away, 

159 


273  JUDGMENT. 

Will  never  beat  for  me  again, 
For  it  lies  dead,  and  wrapt  in  clay. 

2  How  many  were  the  silent  prayers 
My  mother  offered  up  for  me  ; 
How  many  were  the  bitter  cares 
Who  none  but  God  besides  could  see. 

3  Well,  she  is  gone,  and  now  in  heaven 
She  sings  his  praise,  who  died  for  her; 
And  to  her  hand  a  harp  is  given, 
And  she's  a  heavenly  worshipper. 

4  O  let  me  think  of  all  she  said, 
And  all  the  kind  advice  she  gave ; 
And  let  me  do  it  now  she's  dead, 
And  sleeping  in  her  lowly  grave. 

5  And  let  me  choose  the  path  she  chose, 
And  her  I  soon  again  may  see, 
Beyond  this  world  of  sin  and  woes, 
With  Jesus,  in  eternity. 


JUDGMENT. 

273    The  find  Sentence  and  Misery  of  the  Wicked.   S.  M. 

1  A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
•**-  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 

And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  awav? 


Eut  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
160 


JUttfiMENT.  274,215 

Hark,  from  ihc  gospel's  gentle  voice, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread, 

4  Ye  children,  seek  his  grace, 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear  ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

5  So  shall  that  curse  remove 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled, 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 

274  The  last  Day.  L.   M. 

1  HTHAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 

-*-    When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  : 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  will  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 

2  When  shrivelling,  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll  ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead. 

3  O  !  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay  ; 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

275  Death  and  Judgment  Appointed.  CM. 

1  TXEAVEN  has  confirm'd  the  great  decree, 
JLJ-  That  Adam's  race  must  die  ; 

One  general  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men,  the  tomb  survey, 

Where  you  must  quickly  dwell; 
Hark  !  how  the  awful  summons  sounds, 
In  every  funeral  knell. 

li  161 


§16)  2T?  JOS8MENT. 

3  Once  you  must  die  ;  and  once  for  all 

The  solemn  purport  weigh  ; 
For  know,  that  heaven  or  hell  attend 
On  that  important  day. 

4  Those  eyes,  60  long  in  darkness  veii'd, 

Must  wake,  the  Judge  to  see  ; 
And  every  word  and  every  thought 
Must  pass  hi6  scrutiny. 

5  0,  may  I  in  the  Judge  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend  ! 
And,  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

276  Th£  wicked  Child  judged.  L.  M. 

1  TJOW  dreadful,  Lord,  will  be  the  day 
•*■■*■   When  all  the  tribes  of  dead  shall  rise, 
And  those  who  dared  to  disobey 

Be  brought  before  thy  piercing  eyes  '. 

2  The  wicked  child,  who  often  heard 

His  faithful  teachers  epeak  of  thee, 
And  fled  from  every  serious  word, 
Shall  not  be  able  then  to  flee. 

3  No  teacher,  then,  shall  bid  him  pray 
To  him,  who  now  the  sinner  hears  ; 
For  Christ  himself  shall  turn  away, 
And  show  no  pity  to  his  tears. 

4  Great  God  !  I  tremble  at  the  thought ; 
And  at  thy  feet  for  mercy  bend, 

That  when  to  judgment  I  am  brought, 
The  Judge  himselTmay  be  my  Friend. 

277  Judgment-day.  C.  M. 
1  TKTHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

'  *     O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face — 
O,  how  shall  I  appear ! 
162 


hell.  218,219 

2  Jf  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord  !  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majfsty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  Prepare  me,  Lord,  to  meet  that  day, 

Ere  yet  it  be  too  late, 
When  I  shall  view  these  solemn  scenes, 
And  feel  their  awful  weight. 

278  Time  mi*-spent.  S,  M. 

1  A    DREAD  and  solemn  hour 
-£*-  To  us  is  drawing  near ; 

When  we,  before  the  throne  of  God, 
All  present  shall  appear. 

2  What  answer  shall  we  give, 
When  God  himself  demands, 

The  uses  made  of  times  like  these, 
In  judgment,  at  our  hands? 

3  And  must  we  then  confess 
That  all  was  spent  in  vain  ; 

The  seasons  that  were  once  our  own, 
But  cannot  be  again  ? 

4  This  will  be  woe  indeed  ! 
To  regions  of  despair 

Our  own  neglect  will  sink  us  down, 
To  mourn  for  ever  there. 

HELL. 

279  Everlasting  Punishrnrv.t .  S.  M. 

1  HHHERE  is  a  dreadful  hell, 
■*-    And  everlasting  pains  ! 

163 


280, 281  HEAVEN. 

Where  .sinners  must  With  devils  dwell, 
In  darkness,  fire,  and  chains. 

2  Can  such  a  wretch  as  I 

Escape  this  cursed  end  ? 
And  may  I  hope,  whene'er  I  die. 
I  shall  to  heav'n  ascend  ? 

3  Then  will  [  read  and  pray, 

While  I  have  life  and  breath, 
Lest  I  should  be  cut  off  to-day, 
And  sent  t'  eternal  death. 

280  Hell  the  consequence  of  Sin.  L.  M. 

1  ~\KTH0  can  abide  God's  wrath,  or  stand 

"  ™     Before  the  terrors  of  his  hand  ? 
Jehovah's  curse  what  heart  shall  dare 
To  meet,  or  who  be  strong  to  bear  ? 

2  I  then,  poor  feeble  worm  !  how  soon 
Must  I  dissolve  before  his  frown  ! 
And  yet  his  frowns  and  vengeance  too, 
I,  by  my  sins,  have  made  my  due. 

3  Is  there  no  hope  ?  and  must  I  die  ? 
Is  there  no  friend,  no  helper  nigh  ? 
Is  it,  beyond  repeal,  decreed? 

That  every  soul  that  sins  must  bleed ! 

4  0  let  my  listening,  longing  ear 
Some  sound  of  grace  and  pardon  hear ! 
My  soul,  the  Gospel  news  embrace ; 
And  turn  thy  trembling  into  praise. 

HEAVEN. 

281  Heaven  contrasted  with  Earth.  CM. 
1   f^  OME,  let  us  now  forget  our  mirth, 

^   And  think  that  we  must  die  : 
164 


HEAVEN.  282 

What  are  our  best  delights  on  earth 
Compared  with  those  on  high  ? 

2  A  sad  and  sinful  world  is  this, 

Although  it  seems  so  fair ; 
But  heav'n  is  perfect  joy  and  bliss, 
For  God  himself  is  there. 

3  Here  all  our  pleasures  soon  are  past, 

Our  brightest  joys  decay  ; 
But  pleasures  there  for  ever  last, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

4  Here  many  a  pain,  and  bitter  groan, 

Our  feeble  bodies  tear  ; 
But  pain  and  sickness  are  not  known, 
And  never  shall  be  there. 

5  Here  sins  and  sorrows  we  deplore, 

With  many  cares  distrest  ? 
But  there  the  mourners  weep  no  more, 
And  there  the  weary  rest. 

6  Our  dearest  friends,  when  death  shall  call 

At  once  must  hence  depart ; 
But  there  we  hope  to  meet  them  all, 
And  never,  never  part. 

7  Then  let  us  love  and  serve  the  Lord 

With  all  our  youthful  pow'rs  ; 
And  we  shall  gain  this  great  reward — 
This  glory  shall  be  ours. 

2S2  Uest  and  Joy  only  in  Heaven.  6,  5. 

1  f}  UR  hearts  will  ne'er  repose, 

^  Safe  from  each  blast  that  blows, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes, 
Never,  no,  never. 

2  Where  joys  celestial  thrill : 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 

165 


£83,284,285        heaven. 

And  fears  of  parting  chill 
Never,  no,  never  : — 

3  Where  kindred  spirits  dwell, 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel ; 
Never,  no,  never. 

4  There  will  our  hearts  repose, 
Secure  from  worldly  woes, 
Our  song  of  praise  shall  close, 
Never,  no,  never. 

283  Heaven.  S.  M. 

1  'TWERE  is,  beyond  the  sky, 

■*■    A  Heaven  or  joy  and  love, 
And  holy  children  when  they  die 
Go  to  that  world  above. 

2  There,  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  honor  sing  ! 

Jesus,  receive  our  infant  songs 
And  bear  them  to  the  King. 

284  Who  shall  live  in  Heaven.  8.  M. 

1  HPHEREisalandabove 

-1-    All  beautiful  and  bright, 
And  those  who  love  and  seek  the  Lord 
Rise  to  that  world  of  light. 

2  There  sin  is  known  no  more, 
Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care  ; 

There  good  and  happy  beings  dwell, 
And  all  are  holy  there. 

285  Preparation  for  Heaven.  L.   M. 
1  XJE  AVEN  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin ; 

-*"*-  But  all,  who  hope  to  enter  there, 
Must  here  that  holy  course  begin, 
Which  shall  their  souls  for  rest  prepare. 
166 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  286,  281 

Clean  hearts,  O  God  !  in  us  create, 
Right  spirit;/  Lord,  in  U9  renew ; 
Commence  we  now  that  higher  stats — 
Now  do  thy  will  as  angels  do. 
In  Jesus'  footsteps  may  we  tread, 
Learn  every  lesson  of  his  love  ; 
And  be  from  grace  to  glory  led, 
From  heaven  below  to  heaven  above. 

TIMES  AND  SEASONS  . 


MORNING. 

280  Morning  Worship. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise, 
-^  And  fill'd  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  awful  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power, 

Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be  ; 
But  may  each  swiftly  flying  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  thee. 

3  But  wilt  thou  deign  to  lend  an  ear 

When  I,  a  sinful  child, shall  pray? 
Yes,  boundless  goodness  ! — thou  wilt  hear; 
Nor  cast  the  weakest  child  away. 

4  Then  let  me  serve  thee  all  my  days, 

And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase  ; 
For  pleasant, Lord, are  all  thy  ways, 
And  all  thy  paths   are  paths  of  peace. 

281  jS  n&rmng  Btftm.  P.  2tf 
1  /^>NCE  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day, 

K~/  And  to  my  God  my  soul  would  pay 

167 


288  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Its   tributary  lays. 
0  may  the  life  preserv'd  by  thee, 
With  all  its  powers  and  blessings  be 

Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Israel's  great  keeper,  King  of  Kings, 

My  weary  head  found  rest. 
No  dire  alarms,  or  aching  pains, 
Devouring  fire,  or  galling  chains, 

Disturbed  my  peaceful  breast. 

3  How  many,  since  I  laid  me  down, 
Have  launch'd  into  a  world  unknown, 

To  meet  a  dreadful  doom, 
While  some,  on  wat'ry  billows  toss'd, 
Or  wand' ring  on  an  unknown  coast, 

Have  sigh'd  in  vain  for  home. 

4  But  I  am  spar'd  to  see  thy  face, 
A  monument  of  saving  grace, 

And  live  to  praise  thy  name  : 
Still  be  thou  near,  my  gracious  Lord, 
To  keep  and  guide,  and  by  thy  word 

Peace  to  my  soul  proclaim. 

5  Let  me  enjoy  thy  presence  here, 
In  every  storm  my  heart  to  cheer, 

Till  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  never  come, 
Till  at  my  blest  eternal  home 

I  wake  in  sweet  surprise. 

288  .1  Morning  Song.  CM. 

1   /~\NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
"   Salutes  thy  waking  eyes, 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 

To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

168 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  289 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  aits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame, 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead, 
But  mercy  held  thine  hand. 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun, 
And  yet  thou  length'nest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run.] 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light, 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

^89  Praise  to  God  in  the  Morning.  CM. 

1  T   ORD  of  my  life  !   O  may  thy  praise 
-^   Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 

And  fills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Preserv'd  by  thy  almighty  arm, 
*   I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  ev'ry  harm, 

And  see  returning  light. 

3  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains,  and  woes, 
In  gentle  sleep  I  clos'd  my  eyes 
And  undisturb'd  repose. 

169 


290,  291        TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay  ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend, 
From  ev'ry  tresspass,  ev'ry  snare 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

200        Tlu  Itiornirig  emblematic  of  eternal  day .        L.   M. 

1  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 
-*■  I  safely  pass'd  the  silent  night: 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
Again  I  drink  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour, 
Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be  : 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  pow'r, 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God  t  to  thee. 

-3  O  guide  rne  through  the  various  maze 
My  doubtful  feet  are  doom'd  to  tread; 
And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze, 
"Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend ; 
A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress  : 

Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away ; 
That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  my  eyes ; 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day  ; 

The  love,  the  rapture  of  the  skies. 

291  iffiJMWg  Song.  S.  M 

1   QEE  how  the  rising  suu 
^   Pursue?  his  shining  way  ; 
170 


TIMES  A.ND  SEASONS.  292 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  ev'ry  bright'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heavenly  parent  sing : 
And  to  its  great  original, 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  lay  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near  ! 

4  Thus  does  thi;:e  arm  siipport 

This  weak,  defenceless  frame  ; 
But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 
So  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  O  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleasing — painful  load. 

292      Seeking  Divine  protection  in  the  Morning,       C .  M. 

1  TO  thee  let  mv  first  off' rings  rise, 

-*-    Whose  sun  creates  my  day  ; 
Swift  as  his  gladd'ning  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  the  fav'ring  hand  be  nigh 

So  oft  vouchsaf  d  before  ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  1  that  hand  adore. 

3  Affliction  should'st  thou  please  to  send 

As  sin's  or  folly's  cure, 
Patient  to  gain  that  blessed  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure. 
•4  Be  this,  and  every  future  day 
Still  wiser  than  the  past ; 

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293,294  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

That  from  the  whole  oflife's  survey, 
I  may  find  peace  at  last. 

293  Resolutions  in  tJie  Morning.  L.  M„ 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
-^-     The  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  oft' dull  sloth  and  early  rise, 

To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  By  influence  of  the  light  divine, 
Let  thy  own  light  to  others  shine  ; 
Reflect  all  heaven's  propitious  rays, 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

3  Lord  !  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will ; 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design  to  do  or  say  ; 

That  all  my  powers  with  all  their  might 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  All  praise  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh' d  me  while  I  slept! 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

294  Morning.  S.  M. 

1  W^E  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 

"  y     O  Day-star  from  on  high  ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  0  let  thy  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 
The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice, 
Which  shade  the  universe. 
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3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 
How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 

With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 
Pollute  the  rising  day  ; 

May  Jesus'  blood,  like  evening  dew, 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 
To  mourn  for  errors  past : 

And  live  this  short  revolving  day, 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

295  Morning  Supplication.  7's. 

1  TVT  0  W  the  shades  of  night  are  gone  ; 
■*-'    Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  I  be  thine  to-day — 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  light, 
Banish  doubt,  and  cleanse  my  sight, 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 

Help  me  labor,  help  me  pray. 

3  Keep  my  haughty  passions  bound, 
Save  me  from  my  foes  around  ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  me  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

4  When  my  work  of  life  is  past, 
Oh  !  receive  me  then  at  last ! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 

298  Morning  Prayer.  VfS. 

1  rpHOU  that  dost  my  life  prolong, 
-*-    Kindly  aid  my  morning  song  ; 

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297  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Thankful  from  my  couch  I  rise, 
Bear  my  praises  to  the  skies. 

2  Thou  didst  hear  my  evening  cry  ; 
Thy  preserving  hand  was  nigh  ; 
Peaceful  slumbers  thou  hast  shed, 
Grateful  to  my  weary  head. 

3  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night ; 
'Twas  thy  hand  restor'd  the  light : 
Lord,  thy  mercies  still  are  new, 
Plenteous  as  the  morning  dew. 

4  Still  my  feet  are  prone  to  stray  ; 
Oh  !  preserve  me  through  the  day  : 
Dangers  every  where  abound  ; 
Sins  and  snares  beset  me  round. 

5  Gently,  with  the  dawning  ray, 
On  my  soul  thy  beams  display; 
Sweeter  than  the  smiling  morn, 
Let  thy  cheering  light  return. 

297  >&  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  HP  HE  veil  of  night  is  now  withdrawn, 

-*•    And  day  salutes  our  eyes  ; 
Fatigued  and  worn  we  laid  us  down, 
Safe  and  refresh' d  we  rise. 

2  Guarded  by  the  almighty  arm, 

Securely  we  have  slept ; 
While  he  who  never  sleeps,  from  harm 
Our  slumbering  bodies  kept. 

3  Come,  let  us  early  thanks  repay 
•    To  him  who  never  sleeps  ; 

He  shades  the  night,  he  gilds  the  day, 
Our  sleeping  dust  he  keeps. 

4  Oh,  let  us  live  to  him  whose  voice 

A  dying  life  prolongs  : 
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TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  298,  299 

As  daily  he  renews  our  joys, 
Let  us  repeat  our  songs. 

298  The  same.  C.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day  ; 
■*"■  Unfold  thy  drowsy  eyes. 

And  burst  the  pond'rous  chain  that  loads 
Thine  active  faculties. 

2  God's  guardian  shield  was  round  me  spread, 

In  my  defenceless  sleep  : 
Let  him  have  all  my  waking  hours 
Who  doth  my  slumbers  keep. 

3  Pardon,  O  God,  my  former  sloth, 

And  arm  my  soul  with  grace  ; 
As  rising  now,  I  seal  my  vows 
To  prosecute  thy  ways. 

4  Bright  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise  ; 

Thy  radiant  beams  display, 
And  guide  my  dark  bewilder'd  soul 
To  everlasting  day. 

299  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  HPHROUGH  all  the  dangers  of  the  night, 

-*-    Preserved,  O  Lord  !  by  thee  ; 
Again  we  hail  the  cheerful  light, 
Again  we  bow  the  knee. 

2  Preserve  us,  Lord  !  throughout  the  day, 

And  guide  us  by  thy  arm  ; 
For  they  are  safe,  and  only  they, 
Whom  thou  dost  keep  from  harm. 

3  Let  all  our  words,  and  all  our  ways, 

Declare  that  we  are  thine, 
That  so  the  light  of  truth  and  grace 
Before  the  world  may  shine. 

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300,301,302  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

4  Let  us  ne'er  turn  away  from  thee  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  hold  us  fast, 
Till,  with  immortal  eyes,  we  see 
Thy  glorious  face  at  last. 

300  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  morning  hreaks ;  my  voice  I  raise 

-*-    To  thee,  great  God  above  ; 
Accept  my  prayer,  my  feeble  praise, 
In  kindness  and  in  love. 

2  Forgive  the  crimes  that  I  have  done  ; 

My  follies  I  deplore  ; 
And  since  another  day's  begun, 
O  may  I  love  thee  more. 

3  Preserve  me  from  all  ill,  I  pray, 

And  guide  me  with  thine  eye, 
And  grant  through  every  hour  I  may 
On  grace  divine  rely. 

30  i  Thanks  for  the  Light.  L.  M. 

1  f)  GOD  !  I  thank  thee  that  the  night 
"   Jn  peace  and  rest  has  passed  away ; 
And  that  I  see  my  Father's  smile, 

In  this  fair  light  that  makes  it  day. 

2  Be  thou  my  guide,  and  let  mc  live 
As  under  thy  all-seeing  eye  ; 
Supply  my  wants,  my  sins  forgive, 
And  make  me  happy  when  I  die. 

302  Morning  Mercies.  S.  M. 

1  A  WAKE  !  my  heart,  awake  ! 
•£*-  Thy  gracious  God  to  praise  ; 
Who  condescends  such  care  to  take, 

And  lengthen  out  my  days. 

2  While  some  have  passed  the  night 

In  restlessness  and  pain  ; 
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TIMES  AJJD  SEASONS.  303)304 

I  rise  in  health,  to  see  the  light, 
And  seek  the  Lord  again. 

This  day  will  many  die  ! 
This  hour  what  numbers  go ! 
What  if  my  eoul  be  called  to  fly, 
And  I  that  change  should  know  ? 

Lord,  come,  and  be  my  guide 
Through  this  uncertain  space  ; 
Keep  me  for  ever  near  thy  side, 
And  grant  a  child  thy  grace. 

303  Morning  Gratitude.  L.  M. 

1  "REFOLD  the  sun  adorns  the  sky*,  _ 
•*-*  And  darts  his  cheering  rays  on  high; 
From  east  to  west,  in  glorious  march, 
He  gilds  the  wide  expanded  arch. 

2  When  I  begin  my  morning  song, 

Let  thankfulness  inspire  my  tongue :    A 
The  kindness  of  my  God  proclaim, 
And  tell  the  honors  of  his  name. 

3  Yes,  O  my  God  !  thy  glorious  name, 
My  soul  shall  through  the  day  proclaim; 
I'll  bear  thy  kindness  on  my  heart, 
While  ev'ry  power  performs  its  part. 

304       God's  Truth  more  desirable  than  the  Sun.      L.  M, 

1  "MOW  I  awake  to  see  the  light ! 

-^    God  hath  preserved  me  through  the  night : 
He  gives  me  life,  and  health,  and  joy, 
His  praise  shall  all  my  powers  employ. 

2  Behold  !  the  sun  in  splendor  bright, 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night; 
So  let  the  light  of  truth  divine 
TTnon  our  souls  with  power  ehine. 

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305)  306  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

3  The  glorious  sun,  that  makes  the  day, 
And  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away ; 
But  every  word  of  God  is  sure, 
And  shall  forever  firm  endure. 

305  Precise  for  the  mercies  of  the  night ,   8'  S  &  1 V  8 , 

1  TV/TY  Father,  I  thank  thee  for  sleep, 
1 *-L  For  quiet  and  peaceable  rest, 

I  thank  thee  for  stooping  to  keep 

An  infant  from  being  distrest. 

O  how  can  a  poor  little  creature  repay 

Thy  fatherly  kindness  by  night  and  by  day  ? 

2  My  voice  would  be  lisping  thy  praise, 
My  heart  would  repay  thee  with  love, 

0  teach  me  to  walk  in  thy  ways 
And  fit  me  to  see  thee  above  ; — 

For  Jesus  has  bid  little  children  come  nigh  j 
He  will  not  despise  such  an  infant  as  I. 

3  As  long  as  thou  deemest  it  right 
That  here  on  this  earth  I  should  stay, 

1  pray  thee  to  guard  me  by  night, 
And  help  me  to  serve  thee  by  day, 

And  when  all  the  days  of  my  life  shall  have  past, 
Receive  me  in  heaven  to  praise  thee  at  last. 

306  Morning  Praise.  CM. 
1  "DEHOLD  once  more  the  morning  sun, 

"  How  shining  bright  and  gay  ! 
Cheerful  I'll  leave  my  peaceful  bed, 
And  read,  and  sing,  and  pray. 
3  Through  Jesus'  kind  indulgent  care, 
In  peace  I  laid  me  down ; 
And  'tis  his  soft,  bright  beams  of  love, 
My  waking  moments  crown. 
3  No  sad  alarm  my  slumbers  broke, 
No  terror,  fear,  or  dread  ; 
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No  sickness  seized  my  tender  frame, 
Nor  flames  came  round  my  bed. 
4  Lord  !  condescend  to  teach  a  child 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
O,  let  me  live  to  thee  below, 
And  dwell  with  thee  above. 

30T  Th*  morning  invites  to  devotion.   7,  6.  eight  L. 

1  "C'ROM  whence  came  beauteous  morning 
r    With  all  its  radiant  light ! 
The  tranquil  scene  adorning 
With  visions  heav'nly  bright; 
The  golden  clouds  disclosing 
Their  ever-changing  dyes ; 
Sweet  nature  still  reposing 
Reflected  to  the  skies. 

2  Can  mortals  see  such  splendor 
Unfold  before  their  view, 
And  not,  in  rapture,  render 
Their  fervent  homage,  due 
To  Him  supremely  reigning 
In  glory  thus  above  ; 

And  o'er  the  earth  ordaining 
His  goodness  and  his  love  ? 

3  May  we  bow  down  before  thee, 
Great  God,  our  heav'nly  King— 
With  filial  hearts  adore  thee, 
And  daily  praises  sing. 

May  we  in  nature  see  thee  ; 
Read  there  thy  pow'r  and  love, 
May  all  that  glows  with  beauty 
Lead  us  to  thee  above. 

308  Morning  Thoughts.  S.  M. 


1       T\  ARK  night  away  bath  roll'd, 
7-*   Glad  birds  are  soaring  high, 


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309,  310  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

And  see, — a  ray  like  dazzling  gold 
Comes  darting  from  the  sky. 

2  How  shall  I  thank  the  pow'r 
Whose  hand  sustains  me  so, 

And  o'er  each  waking  plant  and  flow'r 
Bids  dews  of  mercy  flow? 

3  Teach  me  to  look  above  ; 
Receive  my  morning  prayer, 

And,  Father,  in  thy  boundless  love, 
Make  me  this  day  thy  care. 

309  Morning  Devotion.  C.  M. 

1  TVFOW,  condescend,  Almighty  King, 
-L~    To  bless  this  happy  throng  ; 
And  kindly  listen  while  we  sing 

Our  grateful  morning  song. 

2  We  come  to  own  the  pow'r  divine 

That,  watches  o'er  our  days  ; 
For  this  our  cheerful  voices  join 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

3  May  we  in  safety  pass  this  day, 

From  sin  and  folly  free  ; 
And  ever  walk  in  that  sure  way 
That  leads  to  heav'n  and  thee. 

4  Where'er  the  rising  sun  displays 

His  cheerful  beams  abroad  ; 
There  shall  our  morning  hymns  of  praise 
Declare  thy  goodness,  Lord. 

310  Morning  Praise.  H.  M. 

1  rP0  thee,  my  God  and  Friend, 
-*-    I  wake  my  grateful  tongue, 
Still  does  thy  pow'r  defend, 
It  claims  mv  morning  song. 
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How  rich  and  groat  thy  mercies  prove, 
Thine  angels  wait  on  men  in  love. 

2  Now  blest   with  morning  light 
To  thee  I  give  the  day, 
And  with  renew'd  delight, 
Pur»ue  my  heav'nly  way, 
Till  thou  shalt  raise  my  soul  above, 
Where  all  is  praise,  and  joy  and  love. 

311  A  Morning  Song.  C  M. 

•1  TV/fY  God,  who  mak'st  the  sun  to  know 
■*-*      His  proper  hour  to  rise, 
And,  to  give  light  to  all  below, 
Dost  send  him  round  the  skies. 

2  "When  from  the  chambers  of  the  east 

His  morning  race  begins, 
He  never  tires,  nor  stops  to  rest ; 
But  round  the  world  he  shines. 

3  So.  like  the  sun,  would  I  fulfil 

The  business  of  the  day  ; 
Begin  my  work  betimes,  and  still 
March  on  my  heavenly  way. 

4  Give  me,  O  Lord,  thy  early  grace, 

Nor  let  my  soul  complain 
That  the  young  morning  of  my  days 
Has  all  been  spent  in  vain. 


312  Jhi  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1    A  N OTHER  fleeting  day  is  gone, 
•£*■  Slow  o'er  the  west  the  shadows  rise ; 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flown, 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 

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313  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

2  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 
Swept  from  the  records  of  the  year  ; 
And  still  with  each  successive  sun, 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

3  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 
To  tell  thy  secrets,  O  my  soul ; 
Faithful  before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Thy  slightest  folly  'twill  enroll. 

4  Another  fleeting  day  13  gone, 
To  join  the  fugitives  before  : 
And  1,  when  life's  employ  is  done, 
Shall  sleep  to  wake  in  time  no  more. 

5  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 
And  soon  a  fairer  day  shall  rise ; 
A  day,  whose  never-setting  sun 

Shall  pour  his  light  o'er  cloudless  skies. 

6  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

In  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul ; 
Bend,  bend  before  his  awful  throne, 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  evening  roll ! 

313  Gratitude.  L.  M. 

1  /TJ.REAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
^-*    With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 

Oh  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gentle-rolling  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  Thy  love  and  power,  celestial  guard, 
Preserve  me  from  surrounding  narm  : 
Can  danger  reach  me  while  the  Lord 
Extends  his  kind,  protecting  arm  ? 

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TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  314 

4  Let  this  bleat  thought  my  eyelids  closo  ; 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

314-  Praise  and  Prayer.  L.  M> 

1  (^.LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 

J  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  oh  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  which  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  e'er  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  O,  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  my  eyelids  close  ; 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  active  make 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake, 

4  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment- day. 

5  If  wakeful  in  the  night  I  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Let  my  blest  guardian,  while  I  sleep, 
Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep ; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  fill, 
And  save  me  from  the  approach  of  ill. 

7  Fraise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

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315  Grateful  Devotion.  CM. 

1  INDULGENT  God.  whose  bounteous  caro 
■*    O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, 

0  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
Arise  before  thy  throne. 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestowed  ! 

How  largely  hast  thou  blest  ! 

Mv  cup  with  plenty  overflowed, 

With  cheerfulness  my  breast. 

3  Now  may  soft  slumber  close  my  eyes, 

From  pain  and  sickness  free  ; 
And  let  my  waking  thoughts  arise, 
To  meditate  on  thee. 

4  Thus  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 

Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er  ; 
And  then  to  realms  of  endless  light, 
Oh  let  my  spirit  soar. 

316  The  tight  of  Death.  S.  M. 

1  HP  HE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

-1-     The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  girmants  by, 
Upon  our  beds  to  rest  ; 

So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possessed. 

3  Lord,  keep  U3  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears  ; 

May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  we  early  rise 
To  view  the  nnwearhd  sun, 
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May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize 
And  after  glory  run. 

5       Lord,  when  our  days  are  past, 
And  we  from  time  remove, 
0  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

317  Jin  Evening  Petition.  Tb. 

1  Q  OFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
^   Fades  upon  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care — from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee. 

2  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  ; 
Then  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee  ! 

318  Evening  Devotion.  C.  M. 

1  {  \  LORD,  another  day  is  flown, 
^   And  wc,  a  lonely  band, 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fost'ring  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  list'ning  ear, 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,Jesu3,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  we  before  thee  pray  ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  are  we  less  than  they  ? 

4  Oh,  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part, 

And  let  contention  cea3e  ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  ev'ry  heart 
Thine  everlasting  pr-acp. 

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319,  320  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  And  deign  to  turn  our  wandering  feet, 
And  bless  our  weary  way  ; 
Till  worlds  shall  fade,  and  faith  shall  greet 
The  dawn  of  lasting  day. 

319  Evening  Hymn.  CM. 

1  MOW,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
-*-"    Let  incense  flames  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 

Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  our  love  ;   awake,  our  joy  ; 

Awake,  our  heart  and  tongue  : 
Sleep  not  when  mercies  loudly  call, 
Break  forth  into  a  song. 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  wer» 
More  fleet  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  wouldj 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

5  Lord  of  our  life,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score  ; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  every  gift. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more  ! 

320  Another  day  passed.  L.  M. 

1  ANOTHER  day  its  course  has  run, 
IX-  And  still,  O  God  !  thy  child  is  blest ; 
For  thou  hast  been  by  day  my  sun, 
And  thou  wilt  be  by  night  my  rest. 

2  Sweet  sleep  descends  my  eyes  to  close, 
And  soon,  when  all  the  world  is  still, 

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TIMES  AND  SEASON*.    -         321,322 


I'll  give  my  body  to  repose, 
My  spirit  to  my  Father's  will. 


I 


321  Evening  Worship.  L.  M. 
HEAR  the  call— I  will  not  stay, 
But  take  my  seat  without  delay  ; 

Should  others  loiter,  I'll  be  there, 
Nor  will  I  miss  the  time  of  prayer. 

2  When  darkness  shades  the  distant  hill, 
The  little  birds  are  hid  and  stil! ; 
And  I  a  quiet  sleep  may  take, 

For  my  Creator  is  awake. 

3  'Tis  sweet  to  lie  upon  my  bed, 

And  think  my  Saviour  guards  my  head  ; 
And  he  a  helpless  child  can  keep 
Throughout  the  silent  hours  of  sleep. 

322  Evening  Devotion.  CM. 

1  TNDULGENT  Father,  by  whose  care 
-*-  I've  pass'd  another  day, 

Let  me  this  night  thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  thy  face  ; 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  thy  love  ; 
And  ev'ry  hour  thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  close  mino  eyes, 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me  to  heaven  and  glory  rise, 
T'  enjoy  thy  smiling  face. 

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323,  324  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

323  Evening  Hymn.  CM. 

1  A  ND  now  another  day  is  gone, 
-^*-  I'll  sing  my  Maker's  praise; 

My  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 

2  But  how  my  childhood  runs  to  wasto  ! 

My  sins  how  great  their  sum  ! 

Lord,  give  me  pardon  for  the  past, 

And  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 

Let  angels  guard  my  head  ; 
And  through  the  hours  of  darkness  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 

4  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my  eyes, 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove  ; 
And  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

324  Another.  L.  M. 
ORD,  I  have  passed  another  day, 

And  come  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care : 
Forgive  my  faults  in  work  and  play, 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

2  Thy  favor  gives  me  daily  bread, 

And  friends  who  all  my  wants  supply; 
And  safely  now  T  rest  my  head, 
Preserved  and  guarded  by  thine  eye. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 
Whate'er  I've  said  or  done  amiss  ; 
And  help  me,  ev'ry  day  I  live, 
To  serve  thee  better  than  in  this. 

4  Now,  while  I  speak,  be  pleased  to  take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  core ; 

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TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  325,  326 

And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

325  •#»  Evening  Prmjer.  P.  M. 

1  T    ORD,  now  the  day  is  gone, 

*-*  As  I  lie  down  to  rest  in  slumber, 

Fain  would  I  think  upon 

Thy  blessings  without  number ; 

Hear  thou  a  little  child 

Four  out  his  supplications  fervent, 

That  he  may  be  undefil'd, 

For  ever  be  thy  servant. 

2  Guard  thou  my  infant  days, 
Through  ev'ry  joy  and  ev'ry  danger; 
Make  me  in  all  my  ways 

To  thee,  my  God,  no  stranger; 

0  let  thy  Spirit  be 

My  guard  from  sin  and  all  temptation, 
That  when  e'en  I  die,  from  thee 
My  soul  may  meet  salvation. 

3^0  Sun  setting.  L.  M. 

1  HPHY  works  proclaim  thy  glory,  Lord, 

■*■     The  blooming  flow'r,  the  singing  bird, 
The  tempest  and  the  sunny  hour, 
Show  forth  thy  goodness  and  thy  power. 

2  And  when  the  setting  sun  declines, 

1  view  thee  in  its  brilliant  lines; 
Those  tints  so  beautiful  and  bright, 
Teach  me  the  author  of  all  light. 

3  Great  God!  how  should  our  anthems  rise 
To  thee  who  formed  the  earth  and  skies; 
The  things  that  creep  and  things  that  fly 
Are  vievv'd  by  thine  omniscient  eye. 

i  Then  I  will  still  adore  thy  name, 
Then  who  for  ever  art  the  same  ; 

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S21,  328,  329  times  and  seasons. 

Thy  goodness,  and  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  holy  word. 

327  noughts  at  Sun-set.  S.  M. 

1  npHE  sun  hath  gone  to  rest, 

-"-    The  bee  forsakes  the  flow'r, 
The  bird  doth  hasten  to  its  nest 
Within  the  leafy  bower. 

2  Where  have  I  been  this  day  \ 
Into  what  follies  run  ? 

forgive  me,  Father,  when  I  pray, 

Through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son. 
\i      When  all  my  days  are  o'er, 

And  in  the  tomb"  I  rest, 
Oh,  may  my  happy  spirit  soar 

Up  to  a  Saviour's  breast.  v 

328  Morning  or  Evening.  S.  M. 

1  CWEET,  at  the  dawning  light, 
^   Thy  boundless  love  to  tell ; 

And  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  we  dwell. 

2  To  learn  to  do  thy  will, 

O  Lord,  our  hearts  incline  ; 
And,  o'er  the  paths  of  future  life, 
Command  thy  light  to  shine. 

329  Tt**mt.  L.  M. 

1  1V/|  Y  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 
1V±  rpjjy  gj£tg  are  ev?ry  evenir)g  new  . 

And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

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THE  SABBATH.        339,  331,  332 

3  I  yield  ray  powers  to  thy  command, 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand, 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

330  Morning  and  Evening.  7*8. 

1  HPEACH  me,  Lord,  thy  name  to  know, 

X    Teach  me,  Lord,  thy  name  to  love  ; 
May  I  do  thy  will  below 
As  thy  will  is  done  above. 

2  When  I  go  to  rest  at  night, 

O'er  mo  watch  and  near  me  stay  ; 
And  when  morning  brings  the  light, 
May  I  wake  to  praise  and  pray. 

33 Jt  For  Morning  and  Evening. 

1  (^.RACIOUS  God!  to  thee  I  pray, 
^-*    Give  me  grace  to  pray  aright ; 
Guide  and  bless  me  every  day, 

And  defend  me  every  night. 

2  Let  thy  mercy,  while  I  live, 

Every  needful  want  supply  ; 

And  thy  blissful  presence  give, 

To  support  me  when  I  die. 

THE  SABBATH. 

332  Sabbath  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  C^  OME,  children,  join  in  sweet  accord, 
^   In  hymns  around  the  throne  ; 

This  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 
Has  made  and  called  his  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, 

The  brightest  of  the  seven, 

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333,334  THE  SABBATH. 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest, 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

333  The  Lord's  Bay. 

i   'T'HrS  is  the  day  the  Lord  of  life 
-*-     Ascended  to  the  skies. 
My  thoughts  pursue  the  lofty  theme, 
And  to  the  heavens  arise. 

2  Let  no  vain  cares  divert  my  mind 

From  this  celestial  road, 
Nor  all  the  honors  of  the  earth 
Detain  my  soul  from  God. 

3  Think  of  the  splendors  of  that  place, 

The  joys  that  are  on  high  ; 
Nor  meanly  rest  contented  here 
With  worlds  beneath  the  sky. 

4  Heaven  is  the  birth-place  of  the  saints, 

To  heaven  their  souls  ascend ; 
Th'  Almighty  owns  his  fav'rite  race, 
As  Father  and  as  Friend. 

5  O  may  these  lovely  titles  prove 

My  comfort  and  defence, 
When  the  sick  couch  shall  be  my  lot, 
And  death  shall  call  me  hence ! 

334  Sabbath  Joys. 

1  TTOW  sweet  is  the  day 
-■"*-  When  leaving  our  play 

The  Saviour  we  seek  ; 
The  fair  morning  glows 
When  Jesus  arose— 

The  best  of  the  week  ! 

2  The  Sabbath-bell  rings, 
The  full  choir  sings, 

The  minister  prays ; 
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THE  SABBATH.  335 

And  God's  holy  word 
Devoutly  is  heard, 
And  given  his  grace. 

3  The  dear  place  of  prayer 
Our  teachers  are  there, 

To  point  us  above  ; 
Their  hearts  burn  with  zeal 
That  children  may  feel 

The  Saviour's  kind  love. 

4  To  school  then  we'll  go, 
For  surely  we  know 

Our  sabbaths  must  end  ; 
O  then  to  the  skies, 
Redeemed  may  we  rise. 

To  Jesus  our  friend. 

335  Sabbath  haurs.  P4  fl|% 

1  JT AIL,  sacred  season  !  peaceful  day, 

By  God  himself  ordain'd  and  blest, 
A  ioretaste,  in  a  weary  way, 
Of  endless  rest. 

2  Spirit  of  heav'nly  grace, descend, 
Breathe  on  this  sinful  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  as  I  trust  thee  for  my  friend, 

Give  life  divine. 

3  Devoted  day  of  calm  repose, 
Close  of  creation  sweetly  blest, 
A  pause  to  labor,— balm  of  woes, 

An  hour  of  rest. 

4  Thou  who  this  day  ordained  and  blest, 
bned  on  my  heart  its  tranquil  powers, 
And  teach  my  bosom  how  to  rest, 

In  sacred  hours. 

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336, 337,  338      the  sadbath. 

336  Prayer  of  preparation/or  Sabbath  duties. 

1  T   ORD  !  fix  my  wand'ring  thoughts 
-"   Thy  sacred  word  to  hear, 

With  deep  attention  and  with  love, 
With  rev'rence  and  with  fear. 

2  Let  me  remember  well 
That  God  is  present  here, 

And  let  my  heart  be  all  engaged, 
When  I  draw  near  in  prayer. 

3  And  when  thy  praises  shall 
My  tuneful  lips  employ, 

Give  me  to  taste  that  sweet  delight 
Which  saints  in  heav'n  enjoy. 

337  Prayer  for  the  Sabbath . 

1  T   ORD,  give  us  grace  to  put  away 

J-i  Each  idle  thought  of  work,  and  play  ; 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  canst  see, 
And  nothing  can  be  hid  from  thee. 

2  This  is  the  day  of  holy  rest, 

The  Sabbath-day  which  thou  hast  blest ; 
O  may  we  all  thy  will  obey, 
And  holy  keep  the  Sabbath-day. 

338  This  is  God's  day. 

1  HP  HIS  day  belongs  to  God  alone, 

■*-    This  day  he  chooses  for  his  own  ; 
And  we  must  neither  work  nor  play, 
Because  it  is  God's  holy  day. 

2  *Tis  well  to  have  one  day  in  seven, 
That  we  may  learn  the  way  to  heaven, 
Then  let  us  spend  it  as  we  should 

In  serving  God  and  being  good. 

3  We  ought  to-day   to  learn  and  seek 
What  we  may  think  of  all  the  week  ; 

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THE  SABBATH.  339,  340 

And  be  the  better  every  day, 
For  what  we  hear  our  teachers  say. 
4  And  every  Sabbath  should  be  passed 
As  if  we  knew  it  were  our  last : 
What  would  the  dying  sinner  give 
To  have  one  Sabbath  more  to  live  ! 

839  Prayer  for  the  Sabbath.  7's. 

1  TV/TAKER  of  the  Sabbath-day, 

■"-*■  Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray  ; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given, 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Giver  of  eternal  rest, 

Be  thy  glorious  Gospel  blest ; 
Thou  alone  canst  change  the  heart, 
Thou  alone  canst  peace  impart. 

3  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sky, 
Lord  of  all  below,  on  high  ; 
Make  the  young,  as  well  as  old, 
Sheep  of  thy  eternal  fold. 

4  Friend  of  children,  hear  our  prayer  ; 
Let  no  trifling  feelings  dare 

Steal  the  precious  hours  away, 
Of  this  sacred  Sabbath-day. 

340  Sabbath  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  TTATN  world,  with  all  thy  busy  cares 
*     And  glittering  toys,  depart; 
A  nobler  guest  demands  my  time, 

'Tis  Jesus  claims  my  heart. 
He  rose,  the  dear  Redeemer  rose, 

And  owns  this  sacred  day  ; 
Come,  O  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 

Thy  grateful  homage  pay. 
Come,  blessed  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  in  my  bosom  shine  ; 

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341,  342  THE  SABBATH. 

Come,  bear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
To  feast  on  joys  divine. 

4  O  happy  place  !  may  I  appear 
In  that  bright  world  above  ; 
To  see  my  dear  Redeemer  there, 
And  sing,  and  praise  his  love  ! 

341  Sabbath  Morning, 

1  A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
J-^-  Awakes  the  kindling  ray ; 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 

And  pours  celestial  day. 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that,  which  wrapt 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom  ! 
O  what  a  sun,  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant,  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  joyful  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  above, 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

342  Sabbath  morning  welcomed. 

1  "DLEST  the  day  returning, 
-L'  When  the  Saviour  rose  ; 
Holy  thoughts  awaking, 

While  devotion  glows : 
And  we  learn  the  story 
Of  the  God  of  Glory, 
Kind,  and  merciful, — 

In  the  Sabbath-school. 

2  Great  is  the  salvation 
Sounded  in  our  ears  ; 

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THE  SABBATH.  343 

Sweet  the  invitation 

Which  the  humble  hears  : 
As  we  learn  the  story 
Of  the  God  of  Glory, 
Kind,  and  merciful, —     - 

In  the  Sabbath-school. 

3  Let  our  minds  be  wakeful, 
Foolish  thoughts  away ; 
Let  our  hearts  be  grateful 

Ev'ry  Sabbath-day. 
While  we  learn  the  story 
Of  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Kind  and  merciful, — 

In  the  Sabbath-school. 

343  How  sweet  is  the  Sahbath.  H's. 

1  TJOW  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morning  of  rest; 
-*-'-   The  day  of  the  week  which  I  surely  love  best ; 
The  morning  my  Saviour  arose  from  the  tomb, 
And  took  from  the  grave  all  its  terror  and  gloom. 

2  O  let  me  be  thoughtful  and  prayerful  to-day, 
And  not  spend  a  minute  in  trifling  or  play  ; 
Remembering  these  seasons  were  graciously  given 
To  teach  me  to  seek,  and  prepare  me  for  heaven. 

3  In  the  house  of  my  God,  in  his  presence  and  fear, 
When  I  worship  to-day,  may  it  all  be  sincere  ; 
In  the  school  when  I  learn,  may  I  do  it  with  care, 
And  be  grateful  to  those  who  watch  over  me  there. 

4  Instruct  me,  my  Saviour  ;  a  child  though  I  be, 
I  am  not  too  young  to  be  noticed  by  thee ; 
Renew  all  my  heart,  keep  me  firm  in  thy  ways, 
I  would  love  thee,  and  serve  thee,  and  give  thee 

the  praise. 

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344,  345  THE  SABBATH. 

344  Sabbath  Morning.  S.  M. 

1  fyHE  night  is  past  and  gone, 

-*-     The  Sabbath  sun  I  see  ; 
Now  may  I  rise  to  see  thy  grace 
Again  renewed  to  me. 

2  I  humbly  bow  in  prayer, 
And  supplicate  thy  throne  ; 

Forgiveness  seek  for  follies  past, 
And  all  thy  goodness  own. 

3  O  condescend  to  hear 
While  I  attempt  to  pray  ; 

And  guard  me  safe  from  harm  and  sin 
Through  all  this  Sabbath-day. 

4  Let  not  my  heart  forget 
Thy  kindness  and  thy  love  ; 

'Who  gav'st  for  us  thy  Son  to  die, 
That  we  might  live  above. 

5  O  let  thy  word  of  grace 
My  heart  and  mind  employ ; 

And  in  the  Sabbath-school  this  day 
May  I  its  light  enjoy. 

6  Let  all  my  days  and  nights, 
As  they  revolve  around, 

Be  spent  in  doing  all  thy  will ; 
Thus  shall  my  peace  abound. 

345  Love  of  the  Sabbath.  L.  M 

1  T  LOVE  to  have  the  Sabbath  come, 
■*-  For  then  I  rise  and  quit  my  home  ; 
And  haste  to  school  with  cheerful  air, 
To  meet  my  dearest  teachers  there. 

2  'Tis  there  I'm  always  taught  to  pray 
That  God  would  bless  me  day  by  day  ; 

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THE  SABBATH.  346 

And  safely  guard,  and  guide  mo  still, 
And  help  me  to  obey  his  will. 

3  'Tis  there  I  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
Which  brought  him  from  his  throne  above, 
And  made  him  suffer,  bleed,  and  die, 

For  sinful  creatures,  such  as  I. 

4  From  all  the  lessons  I  obtain, 

-  May  I  a  store  of  knowledge  gain  ; 
And  early  seek  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  gain  from  him  supplies  of  grace. 

5  And  then,  through  life's  remaining  days, 
I'll  love  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise ; 
And  bless  the  kindness  and  the  grace 
That  brought  me  to  this  sacred  place. 

346  Prayer  for  Sabbath  blessing*.  L.  M. 

1  (^  UR.  Father,  here  again  we  raise, 

^   To  thee  our  morning  hynm  of  praise  ; 
For  all  the  joys  thy  smiles  afford, — 
This  sacred  day — thy  holy  word. 

2  We  thank  thee,  Father,  that  to  thee 
Again  we  bend  the  lowly  knee  : 

That  here  in  peace  and  prayer  we  stand, 
Upheld  by  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
Keep  us  from  sin  and  error  free  ; 
Thy  Sabbaths  may  we  so  improve, 
At  last  to  win  our  Father's  love. 

4  So  shall  we  then,  when  life  shall  end, 
A  nobler,  holier   Sabbath  spend  ; 
When  thy  good  children  all  shall  be 
Join'd  in  one  familv  with  thee. 

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34?,  348,  349        THE  SABBATH. 

347  Sabbath  p raise  fr\m  Children .  CM. 

1  /~)NCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 
"   That  saw  the  Saviour  rise,- 

Once  more  we  tune  our  infant  song 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  0  may  the  God,  who  gave  our  lives 

And  thus  far  led  us  on  ; 
Be  pleas' d  to  train  our  infant  minds 
To  know  and  love  the  Son. 

3  Teach  us  thy  way  while  here  we  learn 

To  read  thy  holy  word  ; 
Bless  all  the  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
And  make  us  thine,  O  Lord. 

34§  The  Sabbath  hailed.  7,6. 

1  nTHINE  holy  day's  returning 
-*■     Our  hearts  exult  to  see, 

And  with  devotion  burning, 
Ascend,  great  God,  to  thee. 
To-day  with  purest  pleasure, 
Our  thoughts  from  earth  withdraw, 
We  search  for  heav'nly  treasure, 
We  learn  thy  holy  law. 

2  We  join  to  sing  thy  praises, 
O  God  of  Sabbath-day  ! 
Each  voice   in  gladness  raises 
Its  loudest,  sweetest  lay. 
Thy  richest  mercies  sharing, 
Inspire  us  with  thy  love  ; 

By  grace  our  souls  preparing 
For  nobler  praise  above. 

349  The  Sabbath.  S.  M. 

(SLIGHTLY  ALTERED  FROM   MBS.  SIGOURNEY.) 

1  nnHE  best  of  days  has  come, 
-*-  The  dav  our  Maker  blest ; 
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THE  SABBATH.  350,  351 

And  bids  us  mark  its  sacred  hours 
By  sweet  and  holy  rest. 

2  A  day  to  blessed  thought 
And  happy  feelings  given, 

A  day  to  read  that  blessed  Book 
Which  shows  the  way  to  Heaven. 

3  A  day  to  hear  of  God, 
Of  rest  and  joy  above  ; 

A  day  to  learn  to  fit  our  souls 
For  realms  of  peace  and  love. 

350  Lord's- day  Morning.  CM. 

1  rpHIS  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose 

-*-    So  early  from  the  dead  ; 
Why  should  I  keep  my  eyelids  closed, 
And  waste  my  hours  in  bed  ? 

2  This  is  the  day  when  Jesus  broke 

The  powers  of  death  and  hell ; 
And  shall  I  still  wear  Satan's  yoke, 
And  love  my  sins  so  well  ? 

3  To-day  with  pleasure  Christians  meet, 

To  pray  and  hear  the  word  ; 
And  I  would  go  with  cheerful  feet 
To  learn  thy  will,  O  Lord. 

4  I'll  leave  my  sport  to  read  and  pray ; 

And  so  prepare  for  heaven : 
O  may  I  love  this  blessed  day 
The  best  of  all  the  seven. 

351  For  Sabbath  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Ty  ELCOME,  sweet  morn,  we  hail  with  joy 
v  *     Thy  holy  light,  thy  blest  employ ; 
And  come,  a  little  favored  band, 
One  sacred  hour  with  Christ  to  spend. 

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352  THE  SABBATH. 

2  Our  infant  hearts  would  humbly  pray- 
That  he  will  bless  our  school  to-day ; 
To  him  our  joyful  notes  of  praise, 
With  one  united  voice  we  raise. 

3  An  offering  to  our  heavenly  King 
Of  glad  hosannas  now  we  bring  ; 
And  hope  at  last  in  his  embrace, 
Secure  from  sin,  to  find  a  place. 

4  O  it  shall  be  our  constant  prayer, 
That  we  may  here  his  blessings  share  ; 
Then  go  and  live  at  Christ's  right  hand, 
A  joyful,  happy,  favored  band. 

352  Sabbath  Evening.  6' 8.  Eight  L. 

1  H^HE  light  of  Sabbath  eve 

■*-    Is  fading  fast  away  ; 
What  record  will  it  leave 

To  crown  the  closing  day  ! 
Is  it  a  Sabbath  spent 

Of  fruitless  time  destroy'd? 
Or  have  these  moments  lent 

Been  sacredly  employ'd  ? 

2  How  dreadful  and  how  drear, 

In  yon  dark  world  of  pain, 
Will  Sabbaths  lost  appear, 

That  cannot  come  again. 
Then  in  that  hopeless  place, 

Th£  wretched  soul  will  say, 
"  I  had  those  hours  of  grace, 

But  cast  them  all  away." 

3  To  waste  these  Sabbath  hours, 

O  may  we  never  dare  ; 
Nor  taint  with  thoughts  of  ours 
These  sacred  days  of  prayer  : 
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THE  SABBATH.  353,  354 

But  may  our  Sabbaths  here 

Inspire  our  hearts  with  love  ; 
And  prove  a  foretaste  clear 

Of  that  sweet  rest  above. 

353  For  Sabbath  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  "I^TE'VE  pass'd  another  Sabbath-day, 

"  *     And  heard  of  Jesus  and  of  heav'n  , 
We  thank  thee  for  thy  word,  and  pray 
That  this  day's  sin  may  be  forgiv'n. 

2  Forgive  our  inattention,  Lord, 

Our  looks  and  thoughts  that  went  astray  ; 
Forgive  our  carelessness  abroad  ; 
At  home,  our  idleness  and  play. 

3  May  all  we  heard  and  understood 
Be  well  remembered  thro'  the  week, 
And  help  to  make  us  wise  and  good, 
More  humble,  diligent,  and  meek.    . 

4  Bless  our  good  minister,  we  pray, 
Who  loves  to  see  a  child  attend ; 
And  let  us  honor  and  obey 

The  words  of  such  a  holy  friend. 

5  ■So,  when  our  lives  are  finish'd  here, 
And  days  and  Sabbaths  shall  be  o'er, 
May  we  along  with  him  appear 

To  serve  and  love  thee  evermore. 

354  Worship  of  God  delightful.  L.  M. 

1  T    ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
-^   A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray, 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  a  taste  of  heaven  below  ; 

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355,  356  THE  SABBATK. 

Not  all  my  pleasures  and  my  play 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  0  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine ; 

That  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down,  and  wake  with  God. 

355  Evening  Thoughts.  L.  M. 

1  TV/TY  days  on  earth  how  swift  they  run, 
J-VJ-   Another  Sabbath's  nearly  gone  ; 
And  who  can  tell  but  this  may  be 

The  only  Sabbath  I  shall  see  ? 

2  Since  I  am  not  too  young  to  die, 
I  would  at  once  to  Jesus  fly  ; 

His  precious  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Can  wash  away  the  foulest  guilt. 

3  I  would  his  word  of  truth  believe, 
That  little  children  he'll  receive  ; 
Their  feeble  prayer  will  not  disdain, 
Nor  shall  they  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

4  On  this  dear  friend  may  I  rely ; 
Then,  should  I  soon  be  called  to  die, 
I  need  not  fear,  for  death  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me. 

356  The  everlasting  Sabbath.  7's. 

1   COON  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun, 
^   Soon  the  sacred  day  be  gone ; 
But  a  sweeter  rest  remains, 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigns. 
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THE  SABBATH.  351 

2  Pleasant  is  the  Sabbath-bell, 
Seeming  much  of  joy  to  tell ; 
Kind  our  teachers  are  to-day, 
In  the  school  we  love  to  stay. 

3  But  a  music,  sweeter  far, 
Breathes  where  angel-spirits  are  ; 
Higher  far  than  earthly  strains, 
Where  the  rest  of  God  remains. 

4  Shall  we  ever  rise  to  dwell, 
Where  immortal  praises  swell  ? 
And  can  children  ever  go 
Where  eternal  Sabbaths  glow  ? 

5  Yes  : — that  rest  our  own  may  be, 
All  the  good  shall  Jesus  see  ; 
For  the  good  a  rest  remains, 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigns. 

357  Saturday  Evening.  C.  M. 

1  (^J.OD  over  all,  for  ever  blest ! 
^-*  Grant  me  thy  grace  within ; 
That  I  may  keep  to  morrow's  rest, 

A  rest  indeed  from  sin  : 

2  A  rest  from  all  my  usual  play, 

A  holy  rest  in  thee  ; 
Then  will  thy  blessed  Sabbath-day 
Be  a  sweet  rest  to  me. 

3  Lord,  sanctify  my  every  thought 

In  these  my  days  of  youth  ; 
Make  me  remember  what  I'm  taught 
Out  of  thy  word  of  truth. 

4  O,  teach  me  how  to  pray  aright, 

And  what  to  ask  of  thee  ; 
That  when  I'm  kneeling  in  thy  sight, 
I  may  not  thoughtless  be. 

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358,  359  close  of  the  year. 

5  But  give  me  faith  to  look  above, 
And  see  my  Jesus  there. 
To  feel  a  dying  Saviour's  love, 
In  answer  to  my  prayer. 

358  Sabbaths  will  soon  be  over. 

1  OEE  !  another  week  is  gone  ! 

^    Quickly  have  the  minutes  past ; 
This  we  enter  now  upon 

Will  to  many  prove  their  last. 
Mercy  hitherto  has  spared, 

But  have  mercies  been  improved  ? 
Let  us  ask,  am  I  prepared, 

Should  I  be  this  week  removed  ? 

2  Some  we  now  no  longer  see, 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we 

When  the  former  week  begun. 
While  we  pray,  and  while  we  hear, 

Help  us,  Lord,  each  one  to  think, 
Vast  eternity  is  near, 

I  am  standing  on  the  brink. 


CLOSE  OF  THE  YEAR. 

359  Tl*  ^st  day  in  the  Year.  C.  M. 

1  f\  THOU  who  dwellest  in  the  heavens, 
^-*   Whom  angels  love  and  fear, 

Who  giv'st  us,  in  thy  tender  love, 
To  close  another  year, — 

2  Did' st  for  our  many  daily  wants 

Untiringly  provide, 
And  grant  us  friends  and  parents  dear 
Our  thoughtless  steps  to  guide, — 
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CLOSE  OF  THE  YEAR.  360,  361 

3  When  sickness  smote  our  feeble,  frames, 

Did'st  take  away  our  pain, 
And  ev'n  when  others  found  the  grave, 
Restor'd  our  health  again, — 

4  And  bade  the  lamp  of  knowledge  shine 

With  radiance  full  and  free, 
And  sent  thy  holy  Book  to  show 
The  path  that  leads  to  thee, — 

5  Oh  !  give  us  good  and  grateful  hearts 

Thy  mercy  to  adore, 
And  take  our  spirits,  when  we  die, 
Where  they  can  praise  thee  more. 

360  Lessons  from  the  leaves.  8's  &  7's. 

1  CEE  the  leaves  around  you  falling, 
^  Dry  and  withered,  to  the  ground  ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 
In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound  ; 

Sons  of  Adam  !  when  in  Eden 
You  like  us,  once  blighted  fell ; 
Hear  the  lessons  we  are  reading  ; 
And  believe  the  truth  we  tell. 

2  Yearly  in  our  course  returning  ; 
Messengers  of  shortest  stay  ; 
Our  example  gives  the  warning : 
All  things  here  must  pass  away. 
On  the  tree  of  life  eternal, 

Let  all  human  hopes  be  stayed, 
Which  alone  for  ever  vernal 
Bears  the  leaves  that  never  fade. 

361  The  dying  Year.  S.  M. 

1       HP  LIME'S  never  tiring  hand 

-■-       Pninta  in  tVip  finishprl   toi 


Points  to  the  finished  year  ; 
Its  moments  with  past  ages  stand, 
Nor  will  again  appear. 


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362,  363         close  of  the  year. 

2  The  precious  moments  pass 
And  time  again  revolves  ; 

Spirit  of  pow'r  and  heav'nly  grace, 
Assist  my  weak  resolves. 

3  From  each  imperfect  part, 
Then  purer  good  shall  spring 

From  errors  past,  a  contrite  heart 
Will  true  repentance  bring. 

362  Recollection  of  Sin.  CM. 

1  HP  HIS  year  is  hastening  too  away, 
■*■    The  hours  are  closing  fast ; 
My  heart,  alas  !  has  much  to  say 

About  the  time  that's  past. 

2  How  oft  I've  risen  from  my  bed, 

And  not  remembered  prayer; 
Or  if  the  words  of  prayer  I've  said, 
My  thoughts  have  been  elsewhere. 

3  111  temper,  passions,  hateful  pride, 

Have  grieved  my  friends  and  thee  ; 
And  seldom  I've  sincerely  tried, 
Gentle  and  good  to  be. 

4  But,  Lord,  thou  hast  already  known 

More  of  my  guilt  than  I  ; 
There's  not  a  fault  that  I  can  own, 
Too  small  for  God  to  spy. 

5  And  if  through  this  revolving  year 

Thou  shouldst  my  life  prolong, 

O  may  thy  wisdom  guide  my  steps, 

Thy  praise  employ  my  tongue. 

363  Pot  8* last  daV  °fthe  ¥ear-      8's,  Eight  L. 
1  HHHIS  year  is  just  going  away, 

■*•    The  moments  are  finishing  fast : 

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CLOSE  OF  THE  YEAR.  363 

My  heart,  have  you  nothing  to  say 

Concerning  the  time  that  is  past  ? 

Now,  while  in  my  chamber  alone, 

Where  God  will  be  present  to  hear ; 

I'll  try  to  remember,  and  own 

The  faults  I've  committed  this  year. 
!  O  Lord  !  I'm  ashamed  to  confess 

How  often  I've  broken  thy  day  ! 

Perhaps  I  have  thought  of  my  dress, 

Or  wasted  the  moments  in  play  ! 

And  when  the  good  minister  tried 

To  make  little  children  attend, 

I  was  thinking  of  something  beside, 

Or  wishing  the  sermon  would  end  ! 

How  often  I  rose  from  my  bed, 

And  did  not  remember  my  prayer  ; 

Or,  if  a  few  words  I  have  said, 

My  thoughts  have  been  going  elsewhere  ! 

Ill  temper,  and  passion,  and  pride, 

Have  griev'd  my  dear  parents  and  thee, 

And  seldom  I've  heartily  tried 

Obedient  and  gentle  to  be  ! 

But,  Lord,  thou  already  hast  known 

Much  more  of  my  folly  than  I ; 

There  is  not  a  fault  I  can  own, 

Too  little  for  God  to  descry. 
Yet  hear  me,  and  help  me  to  feel 
How  wicked  and  weak  I  must  be  : 
And  let  me  not  try  to  conceal 
The  least  of  my  follies  from  thee. 

This  year  is  fast  going  away, 
The  moments  are  finishing  fast ; 
Look  down,  in  thy  mercy,  I  pray, 
And  pardon  the  time  that  is  past. 
And  soon  as  another  begins, 
So  help  me  to  walk  in  thy  fear 

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364,  365  NEW  YEAR. 

That  neither  with  follies  nor  sins 
I  may  waste  and  deform  a  new  year. 

—  •>►►©©»<!«— 

NEW  YEAR. 

364  Praiss  for  the  year 's  privileges.  C.  M. 

1  rF HANKS  to  the  grace  that  brings  us  here 
*-    While  thousands  go  astray  ; 

That  spares  us  yet  another  year, 
To  this  expected  day. 

2  Thanks  that  we  know  the  joyful  sound 

Of  life,  through  Jesus'  name, 
And  were  not  born  on  heathen  ground, 
To  which  it  never  came. 

3  But  poor  and  mean  our  thanks  must  be 

For  favors  so  divine  ! 
Great  God  !  we  owe  ourselves  to  thee; 
Make  us  entirely  thine. 

365  SJwrtness  of  time.  7'  S.  Eight  L. 

1  "l/\/"HTLE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

"  ™    Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
Fix'd  in  an  eternal  state, 
They  have  done  with  all  below  ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little—none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies, 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 

As  the  lightning  from  the  skies, 
Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind  ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  ; 
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THE  SABBATH-SCHOOL.  366,  361 

Upwards,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

300  Reflections  and  resolutions.  CM. 

1  "DEMRMBER,  child,  another  year 
-*-*'  Of  thy  short  life  is  past ; 

Thou  canst  not  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  thy  last ! 

2  Much  of  thy  dubious  life  is  gone, 
Nor  will  return  again 

And  swift  thy  passing  moments  run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Arouse  thy  soul — with  utmost  care 
Thy  true  condition  learn  : 

What  are  thy  hopes  ? — how  sure  ?  how  fair  ? 
What  is  thy  great  concern  ? 

4  Behold,  another  year  begins  ! 
Set  out  anew  for  heaven  ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend  ; 

With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


THE  SABBATH-SCHOOL. 


307  8a?>bath-school  pleasures.  S.  M. 

1   rj  URS  is  the  Sabbath-day  ! 
w   The  Sabbath  of  the  Lord, 
For  then  we  learn  to  praise  and  pray, 
To  read  and  hear  God's  word. 

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368  THE  SAEBATII-SCHOOL. 

2  Ours  is  the  Sabbath-school ; 
Its  lessons  may  we  prize, 

And  grow  by  every  gospel  rule 
Unto  salvation  wise. 

3  So  all  our  lives  below, 

In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways, 
The  fruits  of  Sabbath-schools  will  show, 
The"  bliss  of  Sabbath-days. 

4  Lord  of  the  Sabbath  !  send 
Prosperity  and  peace, 

Till  tasks  and  teaching  here  shall  end, 
Tongues  fail,  and  knowledge  cease  ; 

5  Then  heaven  itself  shall  be 
One  Sabbath-school  above, 

And  undisturbed  eternity, 
One  Sabbath-day  of  love. 

368  School  time  near. 

1  'THE  clock  has  struck,  I  cannot  stay, 
-*-    O  let  me  rise  and  haste  away  ; 

I'll  quit  my  bed,  and  leave  my  home, 
The  hour  of  school  will  quickly  come. 

2  I  would  be  there  when  prayer  begins, 
To  seek  the  pardon  of  my  sins ; 

I'd  ask  the  favor  of  the  Lord, 
And  pray  to  understand  his  word. 

3  O  shall  my  teachers  wait  in  vain, 
While  my  neglect  must  give  them  pain? 
No,  let  me  rather  strive  to  be 

First  of  their  little  family. 

4  These  Sabbath-days  will  soon  be  o'er, 
And  I  shall  go  to  school  no  more  ; 

I  would  not  then  endure  the  pain 
Of  having  spent  my  time  in  vain. 
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THE  SABBATH-SCHOOL.    369,  310,  311 

369  Going  to  Sabbath -school.  L.  M. 

1  rPHE  hour  is  come,  I  will  not  stay, 
-*-    But  haste  to  school  without  delay, 

Nor  loiter  here,  for  'tis  a  crime 
To  trifle  thus  with  precious  time. 

2  Say,  shall  my  teachers  wait  in  vain, 
And  of  my  sad  neglect  complain  ? 
No  !  rather  let  me  strive  to  be 
The  first  of  all  the  family. 

3  I  should  be  there  with  humble  mind, 
To  seek  th'  instruction  I  may  find  ; 
And  while  I  hear  the  sacred  page, 

O  may  its  truths  my  heart  engage. 

4  These  golden  hours  will  soon  be  o'er 
When  I  can  go  to  school  no  more  ; 
How  shall  I  then  endure  the  thought 
Of  having  spent  my  time  for  naught  ? 

370  J2  Blessing  asked.  L.  M. 

1  A  SSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
-£*-  O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray,' 

Be  with  us,  then,  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes  and  friends  ; 
And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  "in  thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar  ; 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 

3T1  Invitation  to  Praise.  L.  M. 

1  HPHUS  far  we're  spared  again  to  meet 
-L    Before  Jehovah's  mercy-seat; 

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312,373  THE  SABBATH-SCHOOL. 

To  seek  his  face,  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  hail  another  Sabbath-day. 

2  Let  every  tongue  its  silence  break, 
Let  every  tongue  his  goodness  speak, 
Who  deigns  his  glory  to  display 
On  each  returning  Sabbath-day. 

372  Prayer  on  openir.g  School.  S.  M. 

1  TYTOW  we've  assembled  here, 
"*-"    To  read,  to  learn,  and  pray ; 

Shed  on  us,  mighty  God,  thy  fear, 
To  keep  us  through  the  day. 

2  Be  vanity  afar, 

And  every  evil  thought ; 
O  let  us  think  how  blest  we  are, 
In  being  rightly  taught. 

3  Nor  let  us  lightly  hold 
The  blessing  that  is  given  ; 

To  learn  that  love  that  can't  be  told, 
Which  angels  sing  in  heaven. 

4  Impress  upon  our  hearts, 
Great  Spirit,  all  we  read  ; 

And  when  all  other  stay  departs, 
This  will  be  sweet  indeed. 

373  Prayer  at  entering  School.  S.  M. 

1  T   ORD  !  lead  my  heart  to  learn, 
-*-^    Prepare  my  ears  to  hear, 

And  let  me  useful  knowledge  seek 
In  thy  most  holy  fear. 

2  Oh  !  make  me  kindly  treat 
My  dear  companions  all, 

Nor  let  me  causeless  anger  feel, 
Nor  in  temptation  fall. 
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If  unforgiven  sin 
Within  my  bosom  lies, 
Or  evil  motives  linger  there, 
T'  offend  thy  perfect  eyes  : 

Remove  them  far  away, 
Inspire  me  with  thy  love, 
That  I  may  please  thee  here  below, 
And  dwell  with  thee  above. 


CLOSING  SCHOOL. 

3^4  The  Word  sown.  S.  M. 

1  "C'ATHER  of  mercies!  hear 

£■     The  notes  that  children  raise; 
To  our  request  bow  down  thy  ear, 
And  hearken  to  our  praise. 

2  Within  our  hearts,  the  seed 
Of  sacred  truth  is  sown  ; 

But,  Lord  !  the  blessing  that  we  need, 
Must  come  from  thee  alone. 

3  That  seed  will  buried  lie 
Till  thou  the  increase  give  ; 

Yet  then,  although  it  seem  to  die, 
It  shall  revive  and  live. 

4  Then  though  the  sower  weep, 
Ere  long,  with  thankful  voice, 

Both  he  who  sows  and  they  who  reap, 
Together  shall  rejoice. 

5  Thou  dost  the  seed  prepare, 
And  make  it  spring  when  sown  ; 

And  if  a  hundred  fold  it  bear 
The  praise  is  all  thy  own. 

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315,  316,317    closing  school. 

373  Behaviour  in  God's  house.  CM. 

1  MOW,  children,  to  God's  house  repair, 
-1-*    And  with  the  holy  throng 

O  give  your  hearts  to  humble  prayer, 
And  raise  the  cheerful  song. 

2  Praise  God,  whose  mercies  brought  you  here, 

Whose  goodness  keeps  you  still ; 
Whose  grace  with  joy  your  souls  can  cheer, 
Whose  power  subdues  your  will. 

3  Improve  the  strength  you  here  have  gained 

To  do  his  holy  will : 
Improve  the  knowledge  here  attained, 
To  love  and  serve  him  still. 

4  Let  not  the  world  have  cause  to  say, 

You  served  your  God  for  naught ; 
But  grow  in  grace  from  day  to  day, 
As  you  have  here  been  taught. 

3T6  J2  blessing  sought  on  Instruction  given .         P.M. 

1    C\  N  what  has  now  been  sown, 

"   Thy  blessing,  Lord !  bestow  ; 

The  power  is  thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 

Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 

And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 

3TT  The  same  subject.  8.  7 

1  TTEAVENLY  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 
■*•-*•    On  the  teaching  of  this  day  ; 

That  our  hearts  thy  fear  possessing, 
May  from  sin  be  turn'd  away. 

2  Have  we  wander'd  ?  Oh  !  forgive  us  : 
Have  we  wish'd  from  truth  to  rove  ? 

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closing  school.  318, 379, 380 

Turn,  Oh  !  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  us  truth  to  love. 

378  Prayer  to  God.  7's. 

1  T^HEN  we  children  bend  the  knee 

**    Round  the  mercy-seat  of  love, 
Then  our  voices  rise  to  thee, 
God  omnipotent  above  ! 

2  Able  thou  to  seek,  to  save, 

Able  to  forgive  and  bless  ; 
Grant  each  blessing  that  we  crave, 
Pardon  sin  we  all  confess. 

3  Teach  us  what  we  ought  to  seek, 

Now  all  prostrate  in  thy  sight ; 
We  are  sinful,  poor,  and  weak, 
Thou  alone  canst  lead  us  right. 

379  Reflection.  C.  M. 

1  A  ND  now  another  hour  is  past, 
-£*•  Of  kind  instruction  given  ; 
And  this,  perhaps,  may  be  the  last 

On  this  side  hell  or  heaven  ! 

2  And  is  it  so  ?  How  dread  the  thought, 

And  yet  indeed  how  true  ! 
If  I  could  feel  it  as  I  ought, 
This  day,  what  should  I  do  ? 

3  O,  surely  prize  it  more  and  more, 

And  pray  that  God  would  give 
A  death  of  gain,  if  life  be  o'er, 
And  blessing  if  I  live. 

380  The  Seed  of  the  Word.  CM. 
1    A  LMIGHTY  God  !  thy  word  is  cast 

■£*-  Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

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2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy  ; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sov/n, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY. 

381  Children- >a  Praise.  C.  M. 

SCHOLARS. 

1  rpHOU  Guardian  of  our  youthful  days, 

-*-    To  thee  our  prayers  ascend  ; 
To  thee  we'll  tune  our  song  of  praise, 
Thou  art  the  children's  Friend. 

2  From  thee  our  daily  mercies  flow, 

Our  life  and  health  descend  ; 
Lord,  save  our  souls  from  sin  and  woe  ; 
Be  thou  the  children's  Friend. 

3  Teach  us  to  prize  thy  holy  word, 

And  to  its  truths  attend  ; 
Thus  shall  we  learn  to  fear  the  Lord, 
And  love  the  children's  Friend. 

4  Lord,  draw  our  youthful  hearts  to  thee, 

From  ev'ry  ill  defend  ; 
Help  us  in  early  life,  to  flee 
To  thee,  the  children's  Friend. 
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CONGREGATION. 

5  May  all  our  hopes  be  fix'd  on  high, 
And  when  our  lives  shall  end, 
Then  may  we  live  above  the  sky 
With  Christ,  the  sinner's  Friend. 

382  Prayer  for  Sabbath- Schools.  L.  M. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father  of  mankind! 
-^*-  Accept  our  humble  suppliant  prayer  : 
Oh  !  bless  our  schools  ;  let  ev'ry  mind 
In  hymns  of  praise,  thy  name  declare. 

2  May  Teachers,  Friends,  and  children  too, 
Thy  mercy  find,  thy  goodness  prove  ; 
And  while  on  earth,  may  we  pursue 
The  path  to  endless  joys  above. 

383  Thanksgiving  and  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1  A  CCEPT  our  thanks,  O  God  of  truth  ! 
-^-  Spared  this  returning  day  to  see  ; 
Still  bless  the  guardian  friends  of  youth, 
Engaged  to  bring  them  up  for  Thee. 

2  Oft  have  we  felt  thy  gracious  power, 
And  still  to  thee  we  lift  our  eyes  ; 
Now  give  the  Pentecostal  shower, 
Now,  with  thy  Spirit,  all  baptize. 

3  As  in  times  past,  again  appear, 

Our  cherish' d  work  increase, approve  ; 
Give  us  to  say,  "  Lo  !  God  is  here  ! 
"  Behold  the  tokens  of  his  love." 

4  Smile  on  our  union  :  still  the  same, 
Our  toils,  our  prospects,  and  our  end  ; 
One  hope,  one  heaven,  our  only  aim 
The  Saviour's  kingdom  to  extend. 

5  Thy  servants,  Jesus,  prove  and  seal, 
And  bless  this  joyous  day's  return ; 

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384,  3S5     SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY. 

Stir  up  the  fire  of  sacred  zeal, 
Stir  up  and  bid  it  ever  burn  : 

6  Till  o'er  the  earth  thy  knowledge  reach, 
And  triumphs  crown  redemption's  plan, 
Far  as  extends  the  human  speech, 
Wide  as  the  family  of  man. 

384     Prayer  for  the  increase  of  Sabbath-Schools.      L.  M. 

1  "T  ET  there  be  light,"  Jehovah  said, 

J-i  And  light  o'er  nature's  face  was  spread  ; 
"  Let  there  be  light,"  O  say  again, 
And  end  the  night  of  Satan's  reign. 

2  "  Let  there  be  light ;"  O  may  the  sound 
Travel  the  earth's  wide  circuit  round ; 
O'er  all  the  nations,  far  and  near, 
Bright  Sun  of  righteousness,  appear. 

3  In  mercy  may  our  native  land 
Hear  the  benevolent  command, 
And   at  thy  voice  arise  and  shine, 
Reflecting  this  bright  light  divine. 

4  And  may  these  little  ones  who  now 
With  us  before  thy  footstool  bow, 
See  in  the  dying  Saviour's  face, 
The  beams  of  thy  forgiving  grace. 

3S5  Praise  for  grace  by  Christ.  8.  7. 

1  T)  RAISE  the  Lord  who  reigns  in  heaven, 
■*■    For  a  living  deathless  soul : 

Praise  to  his  blest  name  be  given, 
While  eternal  ages  roll. 

2  Praise  to  him  who  dwells  in  glory, 
For  the  gift  of  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
And  that  all  the  wondrous  story 
Is  recorded  in  his  word. 

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3  Low  before  his  footstool  bending, 
We  would  praise  th'  Incarnate  God, 
For  the  grace  on  us  descending, 
Through  his  own  most  precious  blood. 

4  For  the  Sabbath-school  we  bless  thee  : 
By  our  teachers'  tender  care, 

We  are  taught  to  know  and  love  thee, 
And  to  breathe  our  infant  prayer. 

5  Be  thy  love  our  choicest  treasure, 
While  we  sojourn  here  below  ; 
Be  thy  praise  our  dearest  pleasure, 
From  our  hearts,  Lord,  let  it  flow. 

386  United  praise  to  God.  H.  M 

Children. 

1  f^  OME,  let  our  voices  join 
^  To  sing  a  song  of  praise  ; 
For  favors  so  divine, 

Our  grateful  notes  we'll  raise  : 
Congregation. 
To  God  alone  the  praise  belongs, 
His  love  demands  your  noblest  songs. 
Children. 

2  When  wand'ring  far  astray, 
In  paths  of  vice  and  sin, 
You  kindly  pointed  out 
The  danger  we  were  in  : 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  be  all  the  praise, 
Who  turns  your  feet  from  sinful  ways. 
Children. 

3  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 
The  book  of  life  divine, 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love 
And  brightest  glories  shine  : 

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381  SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY. 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Whose  sacred  book  is  sent  to  you. 
Children. 

4  Within  this  sacred  house 
Our  youthful  feet  are  brought, 
Where  pray'r  and  praise  abound, 
And  heav'nly  truths  are  taught: 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  your  praises  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glories  sing. 
Children. 

5  For  favors  such  as  these, 
Our  grateful  thanks  receive  ; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give  : 

Congregation. 
Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs, 
To  thee  alone  the  praise  belongs. 
Chorus. 

6  Lord,  let  this  glorious  work 
Be  crown'd  with  large  success! 
May  thousands  yet  unborn 
This  institution  bless '. 

Then  shall  thy  praise  be  sounded  high 
Throughout  a  vast  eternity. 

387  Years  and  their  changes.  L.  M. 

1  T^ROM  year  to  year  in  love  we  meet, 
■*-     From  year  to  year  in  peace  we  part, 
The  tongues  of  children  uttering  sweet 
The  bosom  joy  of  every  heart. 

2  But  time  rolls  on  ;  and  year  by  year 
We  change,  grow  up,  or  pass  away : 

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Nor  twice  the  same  assembly  here 
Have  hail'd  the  children's  festal  day. 

3  Death,  ere  another  year,  shall  strike 
j     Some  in  our  number  mark'd  to  fall ; 

Be  young  and  old  prepared  alike  : 
The  warning  is  to  each  and  all. 

4  This  sole  occasion  then  is  ours  ! 
This  day  we  ne'er  again  shall  see ! 
Lord  God,  awaken  all  our  powers 
To  spend  it  for  eternity  ! 

388  Praise  for  grace  imparted.  C.  M 

1  1"    ORD,  thou  hast  fix'd  our  place  of  birth, 
-Li   And  we  thy  goodness  share  ; 

Still  make  us,  while  we  dwell  on  earth, 
The  children  of  thy  care. 

2  Strangers  to  thee,  though  thine  by  name, 

We  heard  thy  welcome  voice, 
And,  gather'd  from  the  world,  became 
The  children  of  thy  choice. 

3  Thou  art  our  Shepherd,  glorious  God  ! 

Thy  little  flock  behold, 
And  guide  us  by  thy  staff  and  rod, 
The  children  of  thy  fold. 

4  We  praise  thy  name  that  we  were  brought 

To  this  delightful  place, 
Where  we  are  watch'd.  and  warn'd,  and  taunhi, 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 

5  May  all  our  friends,  thy  servants  here, 

Meet  all  our  souls  above, 
And  we  and  they  in  heaven  appear 
The  children  of  thy  love  ! 

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389,  390     SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY. 

389  Praise  from  many  voices.  C.  M. 

1  TESUS  to  many  or  to  few, 
**  Thy  bounty  is  the  same, 
Thou  kindly  blessest  one  or  two 

Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  Here,  then,  a  thousand  lips  would  pray, 

A  thousand  voices  praise, 
Great  Saviour,  bless  this  happy  day, 
And  hear  the  songs  we  raise. 

3  We  thank  thee  for  the  pitying  eye 

That  saw  our  low  estate, 
And  kindly  sent  and  brought  us  nigh 
To  seek  thy  temple  gate. 

4  For  ev'ry  kind  forgiving  word 

That  in  thy  gospel  shines, 
And  more  than  all,  that  we  have  heard 
And  learn  those  heavenly  lines. 

390  Mutual  and  united  Petitions.    10's  &  ll's. 

Scholars. 

1  f}  UR  Father  in  heaven,  though  feeble  our  lays, 
^    We  raise  them  with  grateful  emotions    of 

praise, 
For  patrons  and  teachers  to  guide  us  above, 
Reward  them  in  Heav'n  for  their  labors  of  love. 
Teachers. 

2  Our  Father  in  heaven  thy  blessing  we  crave 
On  all  our  endeavors  these  children  to  save  ; 

O  make  us  more  faithful,  more  prayerful,  more 

wise, 
To  win  them  to  Jesus  who  dwells  in  the  skies. 
Chorus. 

3  With  voices  united  thy  mercies  we  sing, 
Proclaiming  all  glory  to  Jesus  our  King ; 

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SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY.     391,  398 

And  when  life  is  ended,  receive  us  in  love, 
To  sing  hallelujahs  with  angels  above. 

391  Sabbath- School  Celebration.  7,  6. 

1  HPO  thee,  O  blessed  Saviour, 

-*-    Our  grateful  songs  we  raise  ; 
O  tune  our  hearts  and  voices 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise  ; 
'Tis  by  thy  sovereign  mercy 

We're  here  allowed  to  meet ; 
To  join  with  friends  and  teachers, 

Thy  blessing  to  entreat. 

2  Lord,  guide  and  bless  our  teachers, 

Who  labor  for  our  good, 
And  may  the  holy  Scriptures 

By  us  be  understood  ; 
O  may  our  hearts  be  given 

To  thee,  our  glorious  King  ; 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven, 

Thy  praises  there  to  sing. 

3  And  may  the  precious  gospel 

Be  published  all  abroad. 
Till  the  benighted  heathen 

Shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord ; 
Till  o'er  the  wide  creation 

The  rays  of  truth  shall  shine 
And  nations  now  in  darkness 

Arise  to  light  divine. 

392  „  c« M- 

Choir. 

1  T   ET  little  children  come  to  me, 
-"  The  blessed  Saviour  said, 
And  kindly  laid  his  hand  on  those 

Who  unto  him  were  led. 

2  To  those  who  early  seek  my  face 

Shall  early  grace  be  given  ; 

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393  SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY. 

The  humble  and  the  childlike  ones 
Shall  dwell  with  me  in  heaven. 

Children. 

3  Thou  that  hast  gone  to  take  thy  throne 

In  thy  own  courts  above  ; 
Thou  that  didst  pity  children  then, 
Regard  us  now  in  love. 

4  Deep  on  these  young  and  thoughtless  hearts 

Thy  sacred  likeness  trace  ; 

And  gird  us  by  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

To  run  the  Christian  race. 

5  Safe  through  the  snares  around  our  path, 

O  guide  our  wayward  feet ; 
And  in  each  painful  scene  of  life 
Be  thou  our  sure  retreat. 

393  L.  M. 

BY  THE  CHILDREN  AND  CnOIR. 

Children. 

1  "DICH  is  the  sacred  song  that  swells 

■*■*  Where  God  in  light  and  glory  dwells  ; 
What  joyful  choir  their  notes  combine  ? 
Who  utter  music  so  divine  ? 

Choir. 

2  'Tis  the  sweet  song  of  spotless  love, 
Which  ransomed  children  sing  above  ; 
Early  to  God  their  hearts  were  given, 
And  now  they  dwell  with  him  in  heaven. 

Children. 

3  O,  who  may  hope  with  them  to  be, 
And  join  their  tones  of  harmony  ? 
Who  can  escape  from  earth  and  sin, 
And  pure  and  holv  be  within  ? 

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Choir. 

4  In  strength  divine,  the  youngest  may 
Begin  a  holy  life  to-day ; 

Through  Him  that  loved  us,  hopes  remain 
That  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain. 
Chorus. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  may  thy  Spirit's  call 
Produce  its  blest  effects  on  all ; 
Thine  be  the  remnant  of  our  days, 
And  every  breath  be  love  and  praise. 

394  Collections  for  Sabbath  Schools.  C.  ^.. 

1  "OLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
-"-*   At  melting  pity's  call, 

And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  !  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth; 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work  !  young  souls  to  win, 

Arid  turn  the  rising  race 

From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin 

To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

G  Almighty  Cod  !  thy  influence  shed 
To  aid  tliis  good  design  ; 


395  SABBATH-SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARY. 

The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 
395  The  Importance  of  educating  Youth.        C.  T.  M. 

Congregation. 

1  MOW  let  our  heans  conspire  to  raise 

A  cheerful  anthem  to  his  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above  : 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odors  to  the  skies, 
The  work  of  joy  and  love. 
Children. 

2  Teach  us  to  bow  before  thy  face, 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  grace, 

Or  slight  thy  providence  ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay, 
To  vice  and  death  an  easy  prey, 

Thy  goodness  snatch' d  us  thence. 
Congregation. 

3  O    what   a  numerous  race  we  see, 
In  ignorance  and  misery, 

Unprincipled,   untaught! 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance  and  misery  ? 

We  cannot  bear  the  thought. 
Children. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  liberal  soul  to  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love  ; 

And  while  thy  praise  we  sing, 
May  we  the  sacred  Scriptures  know, 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow, 

That  earth  and  heaven  may  ring. 
Congregation. 

5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart ; 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to~impart  ; 

To  thee  thine  own  we  give : 
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Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see, 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee, 
O  let  these  children  live. 

390  0w  iJie  rcmoval  °fa  $<holar.  L,  J\f , 

1  W/"E  offer,  Lord,  an  humble  prayer, 

*  v     And  thank  thee  for  thy  giacc  bestow'd 

In  leading  one  beneath  our  care, 

Thus  far  in  wisdom's  pleasant  road. 

a  What  (rials  to  his  lot  may  fall, 
What  toilsome  duties  to  fulfil, 
We  do  not  know,  but  in  them  all, 
Be  thou  his  strength  and  comfort  still. 

3  May  Jesus  be  his  constant  friend, 
The  Bible  his  support  and  stay  ; 
And  may  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  descend 
To  bless  and  guide  him  day  by  day. 

— ►►>©©©««<«— 

MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

397  Difficulties  of  Religion.  6' 8. 

1  QTRIVE,  for  the  way  is  strait 
^  In  which  the  Saviour  trod  ; 
And  narrow  is  the  gate 

That  leadeth  up  to  God. 
Cut  offth'  ensnaring  hand, 

Pluck  out  th'  ensnaring  eye  ; 
Turn  ye  at  God's  command  ; 

Sinners,  why  will  ye  die  ? 

2  Strive,  for  there  are  but  few 

Who  find  the  living  way  ; 
Children,  alas  !  will  you 
Still  blindly  go  astray  ? 


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398,  399  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

O  shun  the  crowded  gate, 

Though  wide  it  seem,  and  fair, 
'Twill  bring  you,  soon  or  late, 

To  anguish  and  despair. 

3  Strive,  ere  life's  setting  sun 

Shall  sink  in  thickest  gloom  : 
Strive,  night  is  coming  on. 

Ye  hasten  to  the  tomb. 
Ask.  mercy  shall  be  given  ; 

Seek  as  for  hidden  gold  ; 
Knock,  and  the  Lord  of  heaven 

The  gates  will  wide  unfold. 

398  Value  of  Religion.  7's. 

1  'HP  IS  religion  that  can  give 

■*      Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  live  ; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  ! 

Be  the  living  God  my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

390  Supreme  importance  of  Religion .  C.  M. 

1  T)  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
■*-*     Of  mortals  here  below: 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sovereign  virtue  know ! 

2  More  needful  this  tban  glittering  wealth 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows  ; 
Not  reputation,  food,  or  healtji, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 
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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.         400,  401 

4  Oh,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own ! 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear  ; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 
400  Safety  of  Religion  as  a  guide.  C .  M. 

1  T>  RIGHT  was  the  guiding  star  that  lad, 
■D     With  mild  benignant  ray, 

The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 
Where  our  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo!  a  brighter,  clearer  light, 

Now  points  to  his  abode, 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  Lord. 

3  O  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given, 

Who  meekly  follows  Christ  on  earth 

Shall  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

401        Christian  Pilgrims.  A  Dialogue  Hymn.        C.  M 

Scholars. 
1 HPELL  us, dear  teachers,  we  would  know, 
-■-  Where  rests  your  ardent  love  ? 

Teachers. 
We  soon  must  leave  the  world  bolow— 
Arc  seeking  one  above. 
2  Sck .—Is  not  your  native  country  here  ? 
Like  you  not  this  abode  ? 
yM-Wc  seek  a  better  country  far, 
A  city  built  of  God. 


4029  403        MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

3  Sch. — Thither  we  travel,  nor  intend 

Short  of  that  bliss  to  rest. 
Tea. — Nor  we,  till  with  the  sinner's  Friend 
Our  weary  souls  shall  rest. 

4  Both. — Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  say, 

Come,  great  Redeemer,  come, 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 

402  Tk£  Christian  Pilgrim.  C.  M. 

1  HTHERE  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God, 
-*-    All  others  go  astray  ; 

Narrow  but  pleasant  is  the  road, 
And  christians  love  the  way. 

2  How  shall  a  christian  pilgrim  dare 
This  dangerous  path  to  tread  ? 
For  on  the  way  is  many  a  snare 
For  youthful  travellers  spread. 

3  But  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide, 
Or  wander  from  the  way, 

Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 

4  Thus  I  may  safely  venture  through 
Beneath  my  Shepherd's  care, 

And  keep  the  gate  of  heav'n  in  view, 
Till  I  shall  enter  there. 

403  ?*■  Korth  °f  the  Soul.  C.  M. 

1  "yTTHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 

*  *     The  whole  creation  round  ? — 
That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  is  found  : 

2  The  soul  of  man — Jehovah's  breath — 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death, 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

aii 


MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  404 

3  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well-beloved  Son  ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deign'd  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know. 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 

404  ■  The  same.  C.  M. 

1  "Y"OUNG  though  I  am,  I  have  a  soul 

■*    The  world  can  never  buy  : 
And  while  eternal  ages  roll, 
It  will  not,  cannot  die. 

2  For  it  must  soar  to  worlds  on  high, 

Where  happy  spirits  dwell ; 
Or  buried  with  the  wicked,  lie 
Deep  in  the  grave  of  hell. 

3  The  soul  by  blackening  sin  denied 

Can  never  enter  heaven, 

Till  God  and  it  be  reconciled, 

And  all  its  sins  forgiven. 

4  Till  it  be  pure  from  all  its  stains, 

In  perfect  righteousness ; 
Cleansed  by  the  Saviour's  dying  pains, 
Renewed  by  sovereign  grace. 

5  Pardon  it,  cleanse  it,  God  of  grace  ! 

And  let  it  holy  be  ; 
Arrayed  in  thine  own  holiness, 
And  meet  to  dwell  with  thee. 

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405,  40G         MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

405  Pouerof  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 

1  ~\JU~HA'r  shall  the  dying  sinner  do 

v  v  That  seeks  relief  lor  all  his  wo  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  his  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  natures  fit  for  heaven  ? 
Can  souls  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean  ? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh  ; 
'Tis  there  such  power  and  glory  dwell 
As  saves  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up  ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

4:06  Tlie  same  subject.  L.  M. 

1  "^yHAT  joyful  tidings  do  I  hear  ? 

*  *     'Tis. gospel  grace  salutes  my  ear  ; 
And  by  that  gracious  sound  I  find 
The  righteous  God  is  also  kind. 

2  Jesus,  his  only  Son,  displays 

The  wonders  of  his  Father's  grace  ; 
The  great  salvation,  long  foretold 
By  prophets  to  the  Jews  of  old, — 

3  Is  now,  in  plainer  words,  made  known, 
As  by  th'  apostles  clearly  shown, 

By  this  bless'd  message  brought  from  heav'n.. 
Pardon,  and  peace,  and  grace  are  giv'n. 

4  O  may  I  know  that  Saviour  dear, 
Who  intercedes  for  sinners  there  ; 

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MISCELLANEOUS  H5TMNS.        407,408 

And  that  eternal  life  receive, 
Which  he  was  sent  of  God  to  give  ! 

40'7  Grace  especially  shown  in  (he  Gospel.         CM. 

1  \7"E  youthful  band-approach  your  God 
•*-    With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 

For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 
But.  nobler  benefits  dectare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms  ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come  ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love 

What  honors  shall  we  raise  ? 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

408  .Off eclion  in  Brothers  and  Sisters.  L.  M. 

1  '"PHE  God  of  heav'n  is  pleas'd  to  see 
-*-    A  little  family  agree, 
And  will  not  slight  the  praise  they  bring, 
When  loving  children  join  to  sing. 

235 


409,  410  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

2  For  love  and  kindness  please  him  more 
Than  if  we  gave  him  all  our  store  ; 
And  children  here  who  dwell  in  love, 
Are  like  his  happy  ones  above. 

3  The  gentle  child  that  tries  to  please, 
That kates  to  quarrel,  fret,  and  teaze, 
And  would  not  say  an  angry  word ; 
That  child  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 

4  Great  God  !  forgive,  whenever  we 
Forget  thy  will,  and  disagree  ; 
And  grant  that  each  of  as  may  find 
The  sweet  delight  of  being  kind.  ■ 

409  Filial  Low. 

1  T1  OULD  I  so  ungrateful  be 
^   As  to  cause  a  mother  pain  ? 
She  was  always  good  to  me, 

Can  I  yield  her  ill  again  ? 

2  In  each  hour  of  harm  or  good, 

'Twas  her  hand  that  all  the  day 

Clothed  me,  kept  me,  gave  me  food, 

Taught  me  how  to  God  to  pray. 

3  Oft  as  I  have  sickly  lain, 

By  my  bed  her  watch  she  kept ; 
And  when  she  has  seen  my  pain, 
Kindly  looked  on  me,  and  wept. 

4  Heavenly  Father,  who  didst  give 

Such  a  gift  as  this  to  me  ; 
Grant  me,  ever  as  I  live, 
Gratitude  to  her,  and  thee  ! 

410  Obedience  to  Parents. 

\  T  ET  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord, 
-^  Hear  what  their  teachers  say  ; 
With  rev'rence  meet  their  parents'  word, 
And  with  delight  obey. 
236 


MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  411 

2'  Have  you  not  heard  what  dreadful  plagues 
Are  threaten'd  by  the  Lord, 
To  him  that  breaks  his  father's  law 
Or  mocks  his  mother's  word  ? 

3  What  heavy  guilt  upon  him  lies, 

How  cursed  is  his  name  ! 
The  ravens  shall  pick  out  his  eyes, 
And  eagles  eat  the  same. 

4  But  those  who  worship  God,  and  give 

Their  parents  honor  due, 
Here  on  this  earth  they  long  shall  live, 
And  live  hereafter  too. 

411  Test  of  Selfishness.  8s   &  7s. 

1  I    OVE  and  kindness  we  may  measure, 
J-i   By  this  simple  rule  alone  ; 

Do  we  mind  our  neighbor's  pleasure, 
Just  as  if  it  were  our  own  ? 

2  We  should  always  care  for  others, 

Nor  suppose  ourselves  the  best : 
Let  us  love  like  friends  and  brothers-— 
'Twas  the  Saviour's  last  request. 

3  His  example  we  should  borrow, 

Who  forsook  his  throne  above  ; 
And  endur'd  such  pain  and  sorrow, 
Out  of  tenderness  and  love. 

4  When  the  poor  are  unbefriended, 

When  we  will  not  pity  lend, 
Christ  accounts  himself  offended, 
Who  is  ev'ry  creature's  friend. 

5  Let  us  not  be  so  ungrateful, 

Thus  his  goodness  to  reward  ; 
Selfishness,  indeed,  is  hateful 
In  the  followers  of  the  Lord. 

237 


412,  413  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

6  When  a  selfish  thought  would  seize  us, 
And  our  resolution  break, 
Let  us  then  remember  Jesus, 
And  resist  it  for  his  sake. 

4-12  Independence  day.  L.  M. 

1  "LEATHER  !  when  round  thy  holy  shrine, 
-*-     The  gathering  crowds  of  freemen  press  ; 
The  olive-wreath  of  peace,  to  twine  ; 

And  all  thy  gracious  care,  to  bless ; — 

2  When  golden  fields,  and  verdant  hills, 
In  beauty,  and  in  peace,  repose  ; 

And  freedom's  song,  that  sweetly  thrills, 
Is  borne  on  every  breeze  that  blows ; — 

3  We  too,  while  yet,  in  life's  warm  spring, 
With  feeble  voice,  and  bending  knee, 

In  gratitude  and  trust,  would  bring 
Our  praises  and  our  prayers   to  thee  ! 

4  Thou  heardst,  when  such  in  ancient  days 
Hosannas  in  thy  temple  sung ; 

And  wilt  not  now  disdain  the  praise 
That  falls  from  childhood's  lisping  tongue. 

">  Our  beating  hearts,  our  youthful  thought ; 
The  sunny  hopes  around  us  thrown  ; — 
These  are  the  offerings  we  have  brought ; 
Oh  !  love  us ;  make  us  all  thine  own. 

6  And  when  our  feet  no  more  shall  come, 
With  lov'd  ones  at  this  shrine,  to  bow, 
Take  then  our  spirits  to  thy  home, 
To  raise  the  songs  we  give  thee  now, 

413  Fourth  of  July.  C?  M. 

1  rT,0  thee,  the  little  children's  Friend, 
-*-    Their  hymn  to-dav  shall  rise  ; 
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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  414 

0  from  the  heavenly  courts  descend, 
And  bless  the  sacrifice  ! 

2  While  through  our  land  fair  freedom's  song 

Our  fathers  raise  to  thee  ; 
Our  accents  shall  the  notes  prolong  ; 
We  children,  too,  are  free  ! 

3  The  past  with  blessings  from  thy  hand 

Was  richly  scattered  o'er  ; 
As  numerous  as  the  countless  sand 
That  spreads  the  ocean  shore. 

4  O  may  the  future  be  as  bright, 

Nor  be  thy  favors  less  ; 
Resplendent  with  the  glorious  light 
Of  peace  and  happiness. 

5  On  earth  prepare  us  for  the  skies  ; 

And  when  our  life  is  o'er, 

Let  us  to  purer  mansions  rise, 

And  praise  thee  evermore. 

414  Children's  celebration  of  Independence.  6.4. 

1  1VTY  country, 'tis  of  thee, 
^■*-  Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing. 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  ev'ry  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country  !  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love  ; 

1  love  thy  rocks  and  rills. 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills, 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

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415  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees, 

Sweet  freedom's  song  ; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake, 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake, 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, — 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  Fathers'  God,  to  thee, 

Author  of  liberty, — 

To  thee  I  sing  : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ;  . 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 

4 15  The  same  Subject.  7 '  S  &  6 '  s . 

1  \\7"E  come  in  childhood's  gladness, 

^  *     To  breathe  our  song  of  praise  ; 
Nor  let  one  note  of  sadness 
Be  mingled  with  our  lays  : 
For  'tis  a  hallow' d  story, 
The  theme  of  freedom's  birth  ; 
Our  fathers'  deeds  of  glory 
Are  echoed  round  the  earth. 

2  The  sound  is  waxing  stronger, 
And  thrones  and  nations  hear  ; 
Proud  man  shall  rule  no  longer, 
For  God   the  Lord  is  near. 
And  he  will  crush  oppression, 
And  raise  the  humble  mind; 
And  give  the  earth's  possession 
Among  the  good  and  kind. 

3  And  then  shall  sink  the  mountains, 
Where  pride  and  pow'r  are  crown'dj 
And  peace,  like  gentle  fountains, 
Shall  shed  its  fulness  round. 

240 


MISCELLANEOUS  HKMNS.  110,411 

O  God  !  we  would  adoro  thee 
And  in  thy  shadow  rest ; 
Our  fathers'  bowed  before  thee, 
And  trusted,  and  were  blest.    % 

£(G  Jlngcr  repressed.  C.  M. 

1  lA^HEN  for  some  little  insult  given, 

*y     My  angry  passions  rise, 
I'll  think  how  Jesus  came  from  heav'n, 
And  bore  his  injuries. 

2  He  was  insulted  every  day, 

Though  all  his  words  were  kind ; 
But  nothing  men  could  do  or  say, 
Disturbed  his  heav'nly  mind. 

3  Not  all  the  wicked  scoffs  he  heard, 

Against  the  truths  he  taught, 
Excited  one  reviling  word, 
Or  one  revengeful  thought. 

•1  Dear  Saviour,  may  I  learn  of  thee, 
My  temper  to  amend  ; — 
And  speak  the  pardoning  word  to  me, 
Whenever  I  offend. 

4:1*7  Recovery  from  Sickness .  CM. 

1  T   ORD,  thou  hast  heard  my  humble  voice, 
-*-^  For  all  my  pains  depart ; 

O  grant  that  I  may  now  rejoice 
With  thankfulness  of  heart. 

2  Many  have  died  as  young  as  I 

Though  nurs'd  with  equal  car©, 
But  God  in  pity  heard  my  cry 
And  has  been  pleas'd  to  spare. 

3  Let  me  improve  the  years,  or  days,- 

Thy  mercy  lends  me  here  ; 

16  241 


418,  419  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

And  show  my  gratitude  and  praise, 
By  living  in  thy  fear. 

4  The  kindness  that  my  friends  have  shown, 

0  teach  me  to  repay, 

By  double  kindness  of  my  own, 
In  ev'ry  future  day. 

5  And,  lest  I  need  thy  rod  again, 

1  pray  fhee  to  impart, 

As  long  as  life  or  health  remain, 
A  thankful,  humble  heart. 

418  Humility  becomes  children.  8's  &  7's. 

1  TTUMBLY  walk,  and  God  will  love  thee, 
J--L   Heav'n  will  hear  thy  ev'ry  prayer ; 
Then  our  Saviour  will  approve  thee, 
Angels  shield  thee  from  despair.. 

2  Many  virtues  here  must  grace  thee, 
But  in  meekness  still  delight, 
Pride  alone  will  quite  deface  thee. 
And  will  shroud  them  alt  from  sight. 

3  Why  should  feeble  children  glory  ? 
Long,  their  life  can  can  never  last : 
Soon  the  head  of  youth  is  hoary, 
Then  its  pleasures  here  are  past. 

4  When  these  joys  that  charm'd  shall  fail  thee, 
And  the  scenes  are  fading  round, 

What  will  foolish  pride  avail  thee  ? 
Then,  in  meekness  peace  is  found. 

419  Humility.  7's. 
1  TN  a  modest,  humble  mind 

■*•  God  himself  will  take  delight ; 
But  the  proud  and  haughty  find 
They  are  hateful  in  his  sight. 
242 


MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  420 

2  Jesus  Christ  was  meek  and  mild, 
And  no  angry  thoughts  allow'd; 
Oh,  then,  shall  a  little  ehild 
Dare  to  be  perverse  and  proud  ? 

3  This,  indeed,  should  never  be  ; — 
Lord,  forbid  it,  we  entreat: 
Grant  that  all  may  learn  of  thee, 
That  humility  is  sweet ! 

4  Make  it  shine  in  cv'ry  part; 

Fill  them  with  this  heav'nly  grace  ; 
For  a  little  infant's  heart 
Surely  is  its  proper  place. 

420  Against  Pride  in  clothes.  L.  M. 

1  UOW  proud  we  are,  how  fond  to  show 
■*:•*   Our  clothes,  and  call  them  rich  and  new : 
When  the  poor  sheep  and  silk-worms  wore 
That  very  clothing  long  before  ! 

2  The  tulip  and  the  butterfly 
Appear  in  gayer  coats  than  I  ; 
Let  me  be  drest  fine  as  I  will, 

Flies,  worms,  and  flowers  exceed  me  still. 

3  Then,  will  I  set  my  heart  to  find 
Inward  adornings  of  the  mind; 
Knowledge  and  virtue,  truth  and  grace, 
These  are  the  robes  of  richest  dress. 

4  No  more  shall  worms  with  me  compare  ; 
This  is  the  raiment  angels  wear; 

The  Son  of  God.  when  here  below, 
Put  on  this  blest  apparel  too. 

5  In  this,  on  earth,  would  I  appear, 
Then  go  to  heaven,  and  wear  it  there  ; 
God  will  approve  it  in  his  sight ; 

'Tis  his  own  work,  and  his  delight. 

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421,  422  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

421  l-ying.  S.  M. 

1  (~1  OD  is  a  God  of  truth, 

^~*  And  hates  a  lying  tongue  ; 
And  what  is  more  depraved  in  youth ! 
A  liar  bold  and  young  ! 

2  Nothing  can  be  concealed 
By  the  most  artful  lie  ; 

To  God  e'en  then  it  is  revealed, 
For  he  is  ever  by. 

3  And  he  will  surely  tell, 

At  the  great  judgment-day, 
All  we  had  thought  concealed  so  well, 
And  hoped  had  passed  away. 

422  Save  us  from  Falsehood.  7's. 

1  T   ORD  !  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speak 

-*-*   Words  of  falsehood,  chock  my  tongue  ; 
Lest  I  sin  against  thy  laws, 
By  committing  what  is  wrong. 

2  Plainly  doth  thy  word  declare 
Thou  the  wicked  dost  despise, 
Who  with  base  and  impious  lips 
Utter  fearful  oaths  and  lies. 

3  Why,  if  I  have  dared  commit 
What  is  evil  in  thy  sight, 
Should  I  seek  by  an  untruth 
To  conceal  it  from  the  light  ? 

4  Idle  words  and  foolish  jests 
Are  offensive,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Thou  requirest  in  the  heart 
Perfect  truth  and  purity. 

5  Teach  me  then,  0  Lord !  to  shun 
Evil  speaking  in  my  youth  : 

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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  423,  424 

So  shall  I  m  after  days 

Hope  to  walk,  with  thee  in  truth. 

423  .*#*«&  C.  M. 

1  rpHOSE  children  who  a  promise  give 

-*-    Should  always  keep  their  word  ; 
And  falsehood  from  their  little  mouths 
Should  never  once  be  heard. 

2  For  when  a  child  a  lie  has  told, 

He  cannot  be  believed  ; 
Not  even  when  the  truth  he  speaks, 
Because  he  once  deceived. 

3  O  who  a  lie  would  dare  to  tell, 

And  brina;  himself  to  shame  ; 
And  thus  offend  the  God  of  truth, 
And  mock  his  holy  name  ! 

424  Loveliness  of  Truth.  L.  M. 

\   f\  'TIS  a  lovelv  thing  for  youth 

^   To  walk  betimes  in  wisdom's  way ; 
To  fear  a  lie,  to  speak  the  truth ; 
That  we  may  trust  to  all  they  say. 

2  But  liars  we  can  never  trust, 

Though  they  should  speak  the  thing  that's  true L, 
And  he  that  does  one  fault  at  first, 
And  lies  to  hide  it,  makes  it  two. 

3  Have  children  never  heard,  nor  read, 
How  God  abhoi-3  deceit  and  wrong  ? 
How  Ananias  was  struck  dead, 
Caught  with  a  lie  upon  his  tongue  ? 

'1  So  did  his  wife  Sapphira  die, 

When  she  came  in,  and  grew  so  bold, 
As  to  confirm  the  wicked  lie, 
That,  just  before,  her  husband  told. 

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425,  426         MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

5  The  Lord  delights  in  them  that  speak 
The  words  of  truth  ;  but  every  liar 
Must  have  his  portion  in  the  lake 
That  burns  with  brimstone  and  with  lire. 

425  Allurements  of  Sin.  7's. 

1  "jV/TANY  voices  seem  to  say, 

-LVJ-   "  Hither,  children  here's  the  way  ; 
Haste  along,  and  nothing  fear, 
Every  pleasant  thing  is  here  !" 

2  Yes — but  whither  would  ye  lead  ? 
Is  it  happiness  indeed  ? 

Or  a  little  shining  show, 
Leading  down  to  death  and  wo  ? 

3  We  were  made  for  better  things  ; 
High  as  heaven  our  nature  springs ; 
Like  the  lark  that  upward  flies, 
We  were  made  to  seek  the  skies. 

4  We  were  made  to  love  and  fear 
That  great  God  who  placed  us  here  ; 
Made  to  study  and  fulfil 

All  his  good  and  holy  will. 

5  We  were  made  to  work  awhile, 
Cheerful  at  our  work  to  smile  ; 
Thinking,  as  we  labor  thus, 

Of  the  heaven  prepared  for  us. 

426  '  End  of  out  Creation. 

1  T  AM  the  creature  of  the  Lord ; 

-*■  He  made  me  by  his  pow'rful  word : 
This  body,  in  each  curious  part, 
Was  wrought  by  his  unfailing  art. 

2  From  him  my  nobler  spirit  came, 
My  soul,  a  spark  of  heav'nly  flame  ; 

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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  42T,  428 

That  soul,  by  which  my  body  lives, 

Which  thinks,  and  hopes,  and  joys,  and  grieves. 

3  What  business  then  should  I  attend, 
Or  what  esteem  my  noblest  end? 
Sure  it  consists  in  this  alone  ; — 
That  God  my  Maker  may  be  known. 

4  So  known,  that  I  may  love  him  still, 
And  form  my  actions  by  his  will ; 
That  he  may  bless  me  while  I  live, 
And,  when  I  die,  my  soul  receive. 

427  Idolatry  detected.  C.  M. 

1  OlTHAT  is  an  idol  ? — every  heart 
"  *     Has  idols  of  its  own  ; 

Some  are  of  gold  and  silver  bright, 
And  some  of  wood  and  stone. 

2  If  there  be  aught  the  world  contains 

Which  I  love  more  than  thee, 
That  sinful  love  within  my  heart 
Idolatry  must  be. 

3  Then  take  that  sinful  love  away, 

And  place  thy  love  within  ; 
And  break  down  every  image  there 
That  leads  me  into  sin. 

4  Deeply  inscribed  upon  my  heart 

Let  thy  commandments  be; 
That  there  may  live  within  my  breast 
None  other  God  but  thee. 

428  -Spring.  8. 7.  Eight  L. 
1  T   O  !  the  bright,  the  rosy  morning 

-*-J   Calls  me  lorth  to  take  the  air ; 
Cheerful  spring  with  smiles  returning, 
Ushers  in  the  new-born  year. 

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429  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

Vernal  music,  softly  sounding, 
Echoes  through  the  verdant  grove  ; 
Nature  now  with  life  abounding 
Swells  in  harmony  and  love. 

2  Now  the  kind  refreshing  showers 
Water  all  the  plains  around  ; 
Springing  grass   and  painted  flowers 
In  the  smiling  meads  abound. 
Now  the  vernal  dress  assuming 
Leafy  robes  adorn  the  trees ; 
Odors  now  the  air  perfuming 
Sweetly  scent  the  gentle  breeze. 

3  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator  ! 
-    Praise  be  thine  from  ev'ry  tongue  ; 

Join,  my  soul,  with  ev'ry  creature 

Join  the  universal  song  : 

For  ten  thousand  blessings  given 

For  the  richest  gifts  bestow' d — 

Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  abroad. 

429  Birthday. 

1  TXEAVENLY  Father!  look  on  me, 
AJ-   Now  my  birth-day's  come  once  more, 
Listen  while  I  pray  to  thee, 

And  with  infant  powers  adore. 

2  Once  I  was  an  infant  weak, 
Sleeping  on  my  mother's  knee  ; 
Then  I  could  not  walk  or  speak, 
Yet  thou  didst  take  care  of  me. 

3  Now  I  run  about  and  talk  ; 
Now  I  learn  to  read  my  book  ; 
Through  the  fields  I  now  can  walk, 
On  the  pretty  flowers  can  look. 

4  Bless  mo  now  I  am  a  child, 
Bless  this  birth-dav,  Lord,  to  mo  ; 

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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  430,431 

Make  mo  good,  and  wise,  and  mild, 
Make  me  all  that  I  should  be. 

4-30  Only  sin  makes  God  angry.  C.  M. 

1  XJOW  kind,  in  all  his  works  and  ways, 

-n  Must  our  Creator  be  ! 

I  learn  a  lesson  of  his  praise, 
From  ev'ry  thing  I  sec. 

And  can  so  kind  a  Father  frown  ? 

Will  he,  who  stoops  to  care 
For  little  sparrows  falling  down, 

Despise  an  infant's  pray'r  ? 

No  ;  he  regards  the  feeblest  cry  ; 

'Tis  only  when  we  sin, 
He  puts  the  smile  of  mercy  by, 

And  lets  his  frown  begin. 

4  'Tis  sin  that  grieves  his  holy  mind, 
And  makes,  his  anger  rise  ; 
And  sinners  old  or  young  shall  find 
No  favor  in  his  eyes. 

431  Resurrection  and  Intercession  of  Christ-,        CM. 

1  Q  EE  Jesus  rising  from  the  grave  ; 
^  Behold  him  rais'd  on  high; 

He  pleads  his  merits  there,  to  save 
Transgressors  doom'd  to  die. 

2  There,  on  a  glorious  throne,  he  reigns, 

And,  by  his  power  divine, 
Redeems  us  from  the  slavish  chains 
Of  Satan  and  of  sin /I 

3  Thence  shall  the  Lord  to  judgment  come. 

And  with  a  sov' reign  voice, 
Shall  call,  and  break  up  ev'ry  tomb, 
While  waking  saints  rejoice. 

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432,  433         MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

4  O  may  I  then  with  joy  appear 
Before  the  Judge's  face, 
And,  with  the  bless' d  assembly  there, 
Sing  his  redeeming  grace. 

432  Eternity.  C.  M. 

1  HP  HE  sun  that  lights  the  world  shall  fade, 

■*■      The  stars  shall  pass  away  ; 
And  I,  a  child  immortal  made, 
Shall  witness  their  decay. 

2  Yes,  I  shall  live  when  they  are  dead 

Though  now  so  bright  they  shine  ; 
When  earth  and  all  it  holds  have  fled, 
Eternity  is  mine. 

3  For  I  can  never,  never  die, 

While  God  himself  remains  ; 
But  I  must  live  in  heaven  on  high, 
Or  where  deep  darkness  reigns. 

4  If  heaven  and  hell  ne'er  pass  away, 

To  Christ,  O  let  me  flee  ; 
If  pnin  be  hard  for  one  short  day, 
What  must  forever  be  ! 

433  God%s  relation  to  us.  L.  M. 

1  nPHE  Lord  my  Maker  I  adore, 

JL    Created  by  his  love  and  pow'r: 
He  fashion'd  in  their  various  forms 
Angels  and  men,  and  beasts  and  worms. . 

2  Father  of  light,  amidst  the  skies 
He  "bids  the  golden  sun  arise  ; 
He  scatters  the  refreshing  rain, 
To  cheer  the  grass,  and  swell  the  grain. 

3  At  home,  abroad,  by  night,  by  day, 
He  is  my  guardian  and  my  stay  ; 

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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  434,  435 

And  sure  'tis  fit  my  soul  should  know, 
He  is  my  Lord  and  Sov' reign  too. 

4  O  may  that  voice  that  speaks  his  law, 
My  heart  to  sweet  obedience  draw : 
That  when  I  see  the  Judge  descend, 
I,  in  that  Judge,  may  see  my  friend  ! 

434  Evil  company.  CM. 

1  1A/"HY  should  I  join  with  those  in  play, 

In  whom  I've  no  delight ; 
Who  curse  and  swear,  but  never  pray, 
Who  call  ill  names,  and  fight  ? 

2  I  hate  to  hear  a  wanton  song ; 

Their  words  offend  my  ears  ; 

I  would  not  dare  defile  my  tongue 

With  language  such  as  theirs. 

3  Away  from  fools  I'll  turn  my  eyes, 

Nor  with  the  scoffers  go  ; 
I  would  be  walking  with  the  wise, 
That  wiser  I  might  grow. 

4  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  dwell 

With  sinful  children  here  ; 
Then  let  me  not  be  sent  to  hell, 
Where  none  but  sinners  are. 

43*3  Forsaking  Sinners.  L.  M. 

1  A  NGELS  that  high  in  glory  dwell, 
-^-  Adore  thy  name,  Almighty  God! 
And  devils  tremble  low  in  hell, 
Beneath  the  terrors  of  thy  rod. 

2  And  yet  how  wicked  children  dare 
Abuse  thy  dreadful,  glorious  name  ! 

And  when  they're  angry  how  they  swear, 
And  curse  their  fellows,  and  blaspheme. 

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436,  431  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

3  I'll  leave  my  playmates  whom  I  hear 
Profanely  take  thy  name  in  vain ; 
Lest  I  too  learn  to  curse  and  swear, 
And  dwell  with  them  in  endless  flame. 

4*30  Orphan's  Hymn. 

1  WHITHER,  but  to  thee,  0  Lord, 

*  ^     Shall  a  little  orphan  go  1 
Thou  alone  canst  speak  the  word, 

Thou  canst  dry  my  tears  of  wo. 
Father  !  may  my  lips  once  more 

Whisper  that  beloved  name  ? 
Helpless,  guilty,  friendless,  poor, 

Let  me  thy  protection  claim. 

2  0,  my  Father  !  may  I  tell 

All  my  wants  and  woes  to  thee  ? 
Every  want  thou  knowest  well, 

Every  wo  thine  eye  can  sec. 
'Twas  thy  hand  that  took  away 

Father,  mother,  from  my  sight ; 
Him  that  was  my  infant  stay, 

Her,  that  watched  me  day  and  night. 

3  Yet  I  bless  thee,  for  I  know 

Thou  hast  wounded  me  in  love  ; 
Weaned  my  heart  from  things  below, 

That  it  might  aspire  above. 
Here  I  tarry  for  a  while : 

Saviour  !  keep  me  near  thy  side  ; 
Cheer  my  journey  with  thy  smile  ; 

Be  my  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide. 

437  Leaning  on  Christ.  L.  P.  M. 

1   X'UTIEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 

*  *     And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few", 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 

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MIS  CELLAR  EO  V  S  II  1'MJfS-         438,  .139 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  should  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  should  not  do  ; 

Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  And  O,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died  ;        , 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

43§  Kindness  in  Affliction.  C.  M. 

1  f\   THOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way, 
^    Though  now  it  seems  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 

"  There  is  no  mercy  here." 

2  0  may  I,  Lord,  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindness  down  ; 
Far  more  than  sweetest  earthly  gain, 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 

3  Then  though  thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see  ; 
The  gracious  hand  that  strikes  the  blow 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 

439        Jl  Iwjieful  Youth  falling  short  of  Heaven.     ;  L.  M. 

1  1V/J  UST  all  the  charms  of  nature  then 
■^■*-  So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove  ? 

1  Can  hell  demand,  can  heaven  condemn 
The  man  whom  Jesus  deigns  to  love  ? 

2  The  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth,    . 
I    Paid  friends  and  neighbors  all  their  due, 


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440,  441  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

(A  modest,  sober,  lovely  youth,) 
And  thought  he  wanted  nothing  now  ? 

3  But  mark  the  change  !  thus  spake  the  Lord, 
"Gome  part  with  earth  for  heaven  to-day  ;'.' 
The  yputh,  astonish' d  at  the  word, 

In  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 

4  Poor  virtues  that  he  boasted  so, 
This  test  unable  to  endure  ; 

Let  Christ,  and  grace,  and  glory  go, 
To  make  his  land  and  money  sure  ! 

5  Ah,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here  ! 
Ah,  fatal  love  of  tempting  gold  ! 

Must  this  base  world  be  bought  so  dear  ? 
Are  life  and  heaven  so  cheaply  sold  ? 

6  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 
If  this  vile  passion  govern  me; 
Transform  my  soul,  0  love  divine  ! 
And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. 

440  The  Request.  CM. 

1  T^ATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
-^     Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Let  this  petition  rise  : 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee  : 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

441  Christ  was  poor.  8. 7. 

1    AMI  poor  ?  do  men  despise  me  ? 
Do  thev  pass  me  proudly  bv  ? 
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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  445,  443 

Then,  O  let  me.  still  remember, 
Jesus  was  as  poor  as  I. 

Was  as  poor  ?  nay,  he  was  poorer  : 

He  had  neither  home  nor  bed ; 
Neither  friendly  shade  nor  shelter  » 

For  his  unprotected  head. 

Then  I'll  ever  cease  complaining; 

What  though  riches  be  not  mine  ; 
I  am  poor,  and  thus,  my  Saviour  ! 

Does  my  lot  resemble  thine. 

442  Trifling  in  Worship.  L.  M. 

1  TN  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play, 
-*-  While  Christians  meet  to  hear  and  pray, 
Is  to  profane  his  holy  place, 
And  tempt  the  Almighty  to  his  face. 

When  angels  bow  before  the  Lord, 
And  devils  tremble  at  his  word, 
Shall  I,  a  feeble  mortal,  dare 
To  mock,  and  sport,  and  trifle  there  ? 

Great  God,  compassionate  and  mild, 
Forgive  the  foliies  of  a  child  ; 
Teach  me  to  pray  and  mind  thy  word, 
That  I  may  learn  to  serve  the  Lord. 

443  Hoio  to  behave  during  Worship.  L.  M. 
1  Ty  HEN  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 

*  *     To  hear  his  word,  and  sing  his  love, 
We  ought  to  worship  him  below, 
As  saints  and  angels  do  above. 

They  stand  before  his  presence  now, 
And  praise  him  better  far  than  we, 
Who  only  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  love  him,  whom  we  cannot  see. 

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144  MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS. 

3  But  God  is  present  everywhere, 

And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  ; 
He  marks  who  humbly  join  in  prayer, 
And  who  sincerely  sing  his  praise. 

4  rj "he  trirlers,  too,  his  eye  can  see, 
Who  only  seem  to  take  a  part ; 
They  move  the  lip,  and  bend  the  knee, 
But  do  not  seek  him  with  the  heart. 

5  O  may  we  never  trifle  so, 

Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  has  given  ; 
But  learn  by  sabbaths  here  below 
To  spend  eternity  in  heaven  ! 

444:  Prayer for  Direction. 

1  HP  0  thy  temple  I  repair  ! 

-*-    Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

2  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend  ; 
Hear  me,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

3  While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe  ; 
May  thy  gospel  brh}g  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

4  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith  may  I 
Hear  thee  speaking  from  on  high. 

5  From  thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn  ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

"I  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 
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MISCELLANEOUS  HYMNS.  445,  446 

445  Choosing  to  worship  God.  .  L.  M. 

1  Y^THILE  wicked  boys  and  girls  we  meet, 

*  *     Breaking  the  Sabbath  in  the  street, 
Mispending  all  that  holy  day 
In  foolish  talk  or  idle  play  ; 

2  We  to  thy  sacred  house  of  prayer, 
With  gratitude  would  oft  repair, 

T'  adore  thy  name,  and  seek  thy  face, 
And  hear  the  messages  of  grace. 

3  The  truths  thy  gospel,  Lord,  imparts, 
Apply  with  power  to  all  our  hearts  ; 
^Whilst  thou  art  calling,  make  us  hear, 
And  worship  thee  with  holy  fear. 

446  To  Worship  acceptably.  P.  M. 

1  Q   FOR  a  heart  to  feel 

^   Thy  presence  where  we  stand  ! 
Remember,  as  we  kneel, 

That  God  is  nigh  at  hand, 
And  while  we  meet  to  seek  him  thus, 
He  will  be  gracious  e'en  to  us. 

2  The  sigh  of  one  distrest 

By  sorrow  for  his  sins, 
Who  humbly  smites  his  breast, 

And  to  serve  God  begins  : 
This  is  the  voice  that  God  attends, 
And  such  he  chooses  for  his  friends. 

3  He  knows — he  knows  of  me, 

If  I  am  friend  or  foe ; 
Wherever  I  may  be 

He  follows  as  I  go  : 
Sees  every  word,  and  thought,  and  look, 
And  writes  it  in  his  judgment  book. 

4  Well  may  I  think  with  dread 

On  that  tremendous  day, 

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44T,  448, 449     missionary  hymns. 

And  hang  my  guilty  head, 

And  now  in  earnest  pray  : 
In  this  accepted  time  I  cry, 
Have  mercy,  Lord !  or  else  I  die. 

MISSIONARY  HYMNS. 

447  The  f^athen  perish.  L.  M. 

1  HP  HE  heathen  perish, — day  by  day, 

■*-    Thousands  on  thousands  pass  away  ; 
O  Christians,  to  their  rescue  fly, 
Preach  Jesus  to  them  ere  they  die. 

2  Wealth,  talents,  labor,  freely  give, 
Spend  and  be  spent,  that  they  may  live  ! 
What  hath  your  Saviour  done  for  you  ? 
And  what  for  Him  would  you  not  do  ? 

44:8  Prospects  of tlie  Heathen.  8.7. 

1  XT  ARK  ! — what  mean  those  lamentations, 
-*■-*■  Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky? 

'  Tis  the  cry  of  heathen  nations, 
"  Come,  and  help  us,  or  we  die !" 

2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining — 

Christians,  hear  their  dying  cry  ; 

And  the  love  of  Christ  constraining. 

Join  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

449  ^or  a  ^ss^onary  feting.  S.  M» 

1  W^E  meet  for  evening  prayer  ! 

™  v    Lord,  give  us  life  divine  ; 
Let  every  tongue  thy  praise  declare 
And  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 

2  Hark  !  the  sweet  anthems  rise 
Where  pagan  altars  stand  ; 

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MISSIONARY  riYMI<,*3.  450,  4ftl 

The  swelling  chorus  mounts  the  skies 
From  every  pagan  land. 

3      While  glad  hosannas  ring 
From  desert,  rock,  and  sea; 
The  heathen  tribes  their  children  bring,. 
And  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee. 

450  The  Bible  for  the  Heathen.  '  7  s. 

1  Q  EE  that  heathen  mother  stand 

^    _  Where  the  sacred  currents  flow  ; 
With  her  own  maternal  hand, 
'Mid  the  waves  her  infant  throw. 

2  Hark  !  I  hear  the  piteous  scream ; 

Frightful  monsters  seize  their  prey, 
Or  the  dark  and  bloody  stream 
Bears  the  struggling  child  away. 

3  Fainter  now,  and  fainter  still, 

Breaks  the  cry  upon  the  ear ; 
But  the  mother's  heart  is  steel, 
She,  unmoved,  that  cry  can  hear. 

4  Send,  O  send  the  Bible  there  ; 

Let  its  precepts  reach  the  heart; 
She  may  then  her  children  spare, 
She  may  act  the  mother's  part. 

451  "Thy  kingdom  come."  L.  M. 

1  fT,HY  kingdom  come  !  thus,  day  by  day, 

-*-    We  lift  our  hands  to  God  and  pray  ; 
But  who  has  ever  duly  weighed 
The  meaning  of  the  words  he  said. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  !   O  day  of  joy, 
When  praise  shall  every  tongue  employ  ; 
When  hatred,  strife,  and  battles  cease, 
And  man  with  man  shall  be  at  peace. 

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452,  453  MISSIONARY  HYMNS. 

3  Then  bears  and  wolves,  no  longer  wild, 
Obey  the  leading  of  a  child  ; 
The  lions  with  the  oxen  eat, 
And  dust  shall  be  the  serpent's  meat. 

4  Then  all  shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord, 
And  walk  according  to  his  word  ; 
His  glory  spread  around  shall  be,  ' 
As  waters  cover  o'er  the  sea. 

5  God's  holy  will  shall  then  be  done 
By  all  who  live  beneath  the  sun ; 
And  every  evil  will  remove, 
For  God  will  reign,  and  "God  is  love." 

452  Christ  our  KinS-  L.  M 

1  TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
**    Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen. 

433    Prayer  for  the  spread  of  Christ's  Kingdom.      G.  M 
IEN  will  the  day,  th'  expec 
The  glorious  day  be  shown 


1  "V7TTHEN  will  the  day,  th'  expected  day 


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BAPTISMAL  HYMNS.  454*  455 


When  ev'ry  voice  shall  rise  and  say 
The  Lord  is  God  alone  ? 

2  When  shall  the  young  of  ev'ry  land, 
The  Hallelujah  sing, 

And  far  on  ev'ry  foreign  strand, 
Confess  him  as  their  King  ? 

3  Let  us  begin  the  noble  tune 
On  freedom's  happy  ground, 
And  distant  nations  join  it,  soon 
In  one  eternal  sound. 


BAPTISMAL  HYMNS. 

454        Christians  buried  and  risen  ivith  Christ.        C  M. 

1  "UAPTIZED  into  our  Saviour's  death, 
JJ  Our  souls  to  sin  must  die  ; 

With  Christ  our  Lord  we  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

2  There,  by  his  Father's  side  he  sits, 

Enthroned  divinely  fair ; 
Yet  owns  himself  our  brother  still, 
And  our  forerunner  there. 

3  Rise  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise         « 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 
Above  our  choicest  treasure  lies, — 
And  be  our  hearts  above. 

4  But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down, 

When  we  attempt  to  fly ; 
Lord,  send  thy  strong  attractive  power 
To  raise  and  fix  us  high. 

4»>t>  r^ie  commission  to  Baptise.  L.  M. 

RE  Christ  ascended  to  his  throne, 
He  issued  forth  this  great  command — 

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456  BAPTISMAL  HYMNS. 

"  Go  preach  my  gospel  to  the  world, 

"  And  spread  my  name  through  every  land. 

2  "  To  men  declare  their  sinful  state, 
"  The  methods  of  my  grace  explain  ; 
"  He  that  believes  and  is  baptized, 

"  Shall  everlasting  life  obtain." 

3  Dear  Saviour,  we  thy  will  obey, 
Not  of  constraint,  but  with  delight 
Hither  thy  servants  come  to-day, 
To  honor  thine  appointed  rite. 

4  Descend  again,  celestial  Dove, 

On  these  dear  followers  of  the  Lord  ; 
Exalted  Head  of  all  the  church, 
Thy  promised  aid  to  them  afford. 

5  Let  faith,  assisted  now  by  signs, 
The  mysteries  of  thy  love  explore  , 
And,  washed  in  thy  redeeming  blood, 
Let  them  depart,  and  sin  no  more. 

45G        '        Obedience  to  Christ  in  baptism.  CM. 

1  Q  AVIOUR  !  we  seek  the  watery  tomb, 
^  Illumed  by  love  divine  ; 

Far  from  the  deep  tremendous  gloom 
Of  that  which  once  was  thine. 

2  Down  to  the  hallowed  grave  we  go, 

Obedient  to  thy  word ; 
'Tis  thus  the  world  around  shall  know 
We're  buried  with  the  Lord. 

3  'Tis  thus  we  bid  its  pomps  adieu, 

And  boldly  venture  in : 
O  may  we  rise  to  life  anew, 
And  only  die  to  sin. 
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BAPTISMAL  HYMNS,  45T,  158 

457  Jesus  baptized  in  Jordan.  C .  M-. 

1  n^O  Jordan's  stream  the  Saviour  goes 

-*-    To  do  his  Father's  will, 
His  breast  with  sacred  ardor  glows, 
Each  precept  to  fulfil. 

2  Behold  him  buried  in  the  flood, 

(The  emblem  of  his  grave) 
Who  from  the  bosom  of  his  God 
Came  down,  a  world  to  save. 

3  As  from  the  water  he  ascends, 

What  miracles  appear ! 
God  with  a  voice  his  Son  commends — 
s    Let  all  the  nations  hear  ! 

4  Ye  youthful  pilgrims,  hear,  rejoice — 

Let  this  your  courage  raise  : 
What  God  approves,  be  this  your  choice, 
And  glory  in  his  ways. 

4.t?8  Baptism  divinely  lionored.  L.  M. 

1  A  LL  glory  be  to  him  who  came 
-^*-  From  Galilee  to  Jordan's  stream, 
There  did  he  sink  beneath  the  wave, 
And  to  his  saints  a  pattern  gave. 

2  Glory  to  him,  who  from  on  high 
Proclaimed  to  all,  both  far  and  nigh, 
That  he  in  whom  his  glory  shone, 
Was  his  belov'd  and  only  Son. 

3  Glory  to  the  celestial  dove, 

Who,  swift  descending  from  above, 
Rested  upon  Messiah's  head, 
And  there  a  heavenly  lustre  spread. 

\  Ye  saints,  with  cheerfulness  submit 
To  this  mysterious  solemn  rite, 

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459,  460  BAPTISiMAL  HYMNS. 

On  which  the  sacred  Three  combine 
To  put  an  honor  so  divine. 

459        Self-devotion  encouraged  and  practised.        S.  M. 

Choir  and  Congregation. 

1  "V7"0UR  souls  and  bodies  too, 

■*■  Ye  youthful  saints,  are  His, 
Who  claims  this  sacrifice  of  you, 
The  favor'd  heirs  of  bliss. 

2  Fearless,  approach  the  stream, 
Fit  emblem  of  that  grave, 

Which  closed  its  portals  over  him, 
Who  stoop'd  so  low  to  save. 

Candidates. 

3  But  will  th'  eternal  King, 
So  mean  a  gift  reward  ? 

That  offering,  Lord,  with  joy  we  bring, 
Which  thine  own  hand  prepared. 

4  We  own  thy  various  claims, 
And  to  thine  altar  move, 

The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace, 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

5  Descend,  celestial  fire, 
The  sacrifice  inflame  ; 

So  shall  a  grateful  odor  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

460  Before  Baptism.  C.  M. 

1  "pROM  the  still  flood,  where  Faith  indeed 
■*■     The  Saviour's  voice  can  hear, 

Let  each  unhallow'd  foot  recede, 
While  she  alone  draws  near. 

2  To  her  dissolving  eye  reveal' d, 

Fair  shines  the  liquid  grave 
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BAPTISMAL  HYMNS.  461,  462 

That  Jesus'  holy  form  conceal' d 
When  humbled  in  the  wave. 

3  Taught  by  his  dear  expiring  breath, 
She  bids  her  children  come, 
And  take  the  image  of  his  death 
Within  the  wat'ry  tomb. 

■1  Though  but  the  semblance  of  his  woes 
Their  prostrate  bodies  bear, 
All  the  large  bliss  which  from  them  flows, 
Their  glowing  souls  shall  share  ! 

5  Yes— ye  who  love  his  mystic  grave 

Shall  brighter  deeps  explore, 

Embosomed  in  the  radiant  wave 

That  rolls  on  glory's  shore  ! 

£Q\  After  Baptism.  L.  M. 

1  9  npiS  done,  the  great  transaction's  done: 

-"-    I  am  my  Lord's  and  he  is  mine : 
He  drew  me  and  I  follow'd  on, 
Charm'd  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

2  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 
Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  call'd  on  angel's  bread  to  feast  ? 

3  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

4.(32  Baptismal  Hymn.  CM. 

1  5  HP  IS  the  great  Father  we  adore 


-1-    In  this  baptismal  sign 
'Tis  he  whose  voice  on  Jordan's  shore 
Proclaimed  the  Son  divine. 


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463  BAPTISMAL  HYMNS. 

2  The  Father  hail'd  him  ;  let  our  breath 

In  answering  praise  ascend, 
As  in  the  image  of  his  death 
We  own  our  buried  friend. 

3  We  seek  the  consecrated  grave, 

Along  the  path  he  trod, 
Receive  us  in  the  hallowed  wave, 
Thou  holy  Son  of  God. 

4  Blest  Spirit,  with  intense  desire 

Solicitous  we  bow ; 
Baptize  us  with  renewing  fire, 
And  ratify  the  vow. 

5  Let  earth  and  heaven  our  zeal  record, 

And  future  witness  bear ; 
That  we  to  Zion's  mighty  Lord        * 
Our  full  allegiance  swear. 

6  O  that  our  conscious  souls  may  own, 

With  joy's  serene  survey, 
Inscribed  upon  his  judgment  throne 
The  transcript  of  this  day. 

4-63  Before  Baptism. 

1  nPHE  Jordan  prophet  cries  to-day, 

-1-    "  B  ehold  the  Lamb  of  God ; " 
The  Spirit's  consecrating  ray 
Still  lingering  o'er  the  flood. 

2  Before  the  symbol  wave  we  bend, 

And  shed  contrition's  tear, 
And  own  again  our  buried  friend, 
And  learn  his  sorrows  here. 

3  Saviour,  within  this  shadowy  tomb, 

Let  us  the  glory  see, 
Which  pierced  the  deep  unearthly  gloom 
Of  that  which  closed  on  ihee. 
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BAPTISMAL  HYMNS.  464,  465 

4  Pure  as  thine  own  baptismal  sign, 
So  let  our  faith  arise, 
To  live  that  hidden  life  of  thine — 
That  life  which  never  dies. 

464  Christ's  word  our  guide.      8.  7.  Eight  L. 

1  Tf  ROM  the  world's  enchantments  turning, 
-"-     la  brighter  path  pursue  ; 

Brighter  joys  than  yours  discerning, 

Vain,  inconstant  world  !  adieu  ! 
Now  my  grateful,  fond  obedience, 

Lord  !  to  thee,  no  more  delays  ; 
Now,  to  thee  !  I  vow  allegiance, 

Now  I  choose  thy  pleasant  ways. 

2  Can  I,  where  thy  changeless  finger 

Points  my  path  of  duty,  doubt  ? 
Can  I,  in  reluctance,  linger, 

From  thy  light  and  peace   shut  out  ? 
Should  I,  from  thy  precepts  swerving, 

Fruitless,  thankless,  to  thee  prove  ; 
Thou  might' st  deem  me  undeserving 

Of  thy  mercy  and  thy  love. 

3  No  !  the  word  which  thou  hast  spoken 

Shall  my  joy  and  safeguard  be ; 
And,  till  life's  last  cord  is  broken, 

I  will  cleave  in  love   to  thee  ! 
Thou  my  Guardian,  Guide,  Defender ! 

Death's  cold  waves,  may  round  me  stand, 
May  I  then,  as  now,  surrender 

All  my  interests  to  thy  hand. 

465  Joy  arising  from  obedience.  L.  M. 

1  "VTOT  with  a  pained  reluctant  heart 

-*- '    Seek  we,  to-day,  this  sacred  grave  ; 

The  tears  that  now,  unbidden,  start, 

Are  not  the  weeping  of  the  slave. 

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466  BAPTISMAL  HYMNS. 

2  They  come  from  springs  of  joy  and  love, 
Springs,  that  our  hardness  seal'd  before  ; 
And  flow  because,  our  hearts  above, 
We  now   are  Satan's  slaves   no  more. 

3  Long  did  the  world  our  spirit  hold 
In  paths  that  down  to  darkness  led  ; 
To  sin  our  noblest  powers  we  sold, 
And  in  its  cruel  fetters  bled. 

4  But  thou  !  O  Lord,  hast  broke  that  spell, 
And  set  us  from  that  bondage  free, 
Reclaim'd  us  from  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  turned  our  wandering  feet  to  thee. 

4:66  Christ  our  pattern.  L.  M. 

1  HP  HE  great  Redeemer  we  adore, 

-*-  Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save  ; 
Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave. 

2  "  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil, 

All  righteousness,"  he  meekly  said  ; 
Why  should  we  then,  to  do  his  will, 
Or  be  ashamed,  or  be  afraid. 

3  With  thee  unto  thy  wat'ry  tomb, 
Lord,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend; 

*Tis  wondrous  grace  that  gives  us  room, 
To  lie  beside  so  dear  a  friend. 

4  Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way, 
To  let  us  see  the  light  again : 

So  on  the  resurrection  day, 

The  bands  of  death  prov'd  weak  and  vain. 

5  Thus  when  thou  shalt  again  appear, 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide  ; 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

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BAPTISMAL  HYMNS.        '         167,  468 

467  Despising  the  shame  for  Christ.  CM. 

1  T^IDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
-L^   And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 

And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  all  its  shame  despis'd  ? 
And  shall  I  be  asham'd,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptiz'd  ? 

3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  rolling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed, 
That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

4  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 

To  suffer  shame  or  loss  ; 
But  in  thy  footsteps  let  me  tread, 
And  glory  in  thy  cross. 

5  To  thee  I  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all  my  powers  resign ; 
Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fit, 
And  I  will  not  repine. 

468        What  doth  hinder?     Acts  viU.  36.      C.  P.  M- 

1  C*  OME,  children,  come,  his  voice  obey, 

^   Salem's  bright  king  has  mark'd  the  way, 

And  has  a  crown  prepar'd  ; 
O  then  arise  and  give  consent, 
Walk  in  the  way  that  Jesus  went, 

And  have  the  great  reward. 

2  Believing  children,  gather  round, 
And  let  your  joyful  songs  abound, 

With  cheerful  hearts  arise  ; 
See  here  is  water,  here  is  room, 
And  what  doth  hinder  thee  to  come, 

Arise  and  be  baptiz'd. 

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469,  470  BAPTISMAL  HYMNS. 

3  Behold,  his  servant  waiting  stands, 
With  willing  heart  and  ready  hands, 

To  wait  upon  the  bride  ; 
Ye  candidates,  your  hearts  prepare, 
And  let  us  join  in  solemn  prayer, 

Down  by  the  water  side. 

469 »        -Baptism  a  sign  of  Moral  Purification . 

1  TZINDEST  Saviour,  we  adore  thee, 
"-  And  thy  sacred  name  confess  ; 
While  we  now  appear  before  thee, 

Condescend  our  souls  to  bless  : 
May  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Inward  peace  and  joy  afford. 

2  In  this  rite,  by  Heaven  appointed, 

We  may  wash  the  body  clean, 
But  may  still  be  unacquainted 

With  the  malady  of  sin  : 
Grants O  Lord,  that  with  the  sign 
We  may  feel  the  pow'r  divine. 

3  Outward  forms  are  unavailing 

To  the  soul  estrang'd  from  God  ; 
They  can  ne'er  afford  him  healing 

While  he  treads  the  downward  road  ; 
But  when  sanctified  by  grace, 
We,  in  them,  can  Jesus  trace. 

4  Now  we  follow  thine  example, 

Promis'd  help  do  thou  afford  ; 
Teach  us  on  the  world  to  trample, 

Cleaving  still  to  thee,the  Lord  ; 
Hence  depart,  with  cheerful  voice, 
In  thy  ways  may  we  rejoice. 

4rT©  Practical  Improvement  of  Baptism. 

I     A  TTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God, 
■*"*-  Ye  heirs  of  glorv.  hear, 
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BAPTISMAL  HYMNS.  411,  412 

For  accents,  so  divine  as  these, 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 

2  Baptiz'd  into  your  Saviour's  death, 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  die  ; 
With  Christ,  your  Lord,  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

3  There,  by  his  Father's  side  he  sits 

Enthron'd,  divinely  fair  ;  - 
Yet  owns  himself  your  brother  still, 
And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 
Above,  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

471  The  P^asure  offoUoiving  Christ.  8.  7. 

1  T   ORD,  in  humble,  sweet  submission, 
-^  Here  we  meet  to  follow  thee  ; 
Trusting  in  thy  great  salvation, 

Which  alone  can  make  us  free. 

2  Nought  have  we  to  claim  as  merit ; 

All  the  duties  we  can  do 
Can  no  crown  of  life  inherit : 
All  the  praise  to  thee  is  due. 

3  Yet  we  come  in  christian  duty, 

Down  beneath  the  wave  to  go  ! 

O  the  bliss !  the  heavenly  beauty  ! 

Christ  the  Lord  was  buried  so. 

4  Come,  ye  children  of  the  kingdom, 

Follow  him  beneath  the  wave  ; 
Rise  and  show  his  resurrection, 
And  proclaim  his  pow'r  to  save. 

4T2  Exlwrtttnce  to  obedience.  H.  M. 

1  "DEPENT,  and  be  baptiz'd, 
xv  Saith  your  Redeeming  Lord  ; 

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473  BAPTISMAL  HYMNS. 

Ye  all  are  now  appriz'd, 

That  'tis  your  Saviour's  word  ; 
Arise,  arise,  without  delay, 
And  his  divine  command  obey. 

2  Ye  penitential  race, 

Who  fall  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Saved  by  a  glorious  grace, 

Come,  to  his  will  submit ; 
And  be  baptiz'd  without  delay, 
And  his  divine  command  obey. 

3  Come,  ye  believing  train, 

No  more  this  truth  withstand ; 
"    No  longer  think  it  vain 

To  honor  God's  command  ; 
But  haste,  arise,  without  delay, 
And  be  baptiz'd  in  Jesus'  way. 

4  Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 

To  thy  great  name  we  pray ; 
Make  the  converted  race 

Thine  ordinance  obey ; 
O  may  thy  love  their  souls  o'ercome, 
And  draw  them  to  thy  liquid  tomb. 

5  Now  while  tl\y  saints  attend 

This  ordinance  of  thine  ; 
O  bless  their  waiting  souls, 

With  comforts  all  divine ; 
Give  them  a  soul-refreshing  sight 
Of  the  blest  realms  of  heavenly  light. 

4T3  Receiving  Members  .•  •  •  •  Exliortaiion . 

1  A  LL  you  that  in  the  flood 

-^*-  Have  own'd  your  holy  Lord, 
And  to  his  people  join'd  yourselves, 
According  to  his  word  ; — 

2  In  Zion  you  must  dwell, 

Her  altar  ne'er  forsake  ■ 
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Must  come  to  all  her  solemn  feasts, 
A  nd  all  her  joys  partake. 

3  She  must  employ  your  thoughts, 
And  your  unceasing  care ; 
Her  welfare  be  your  constant  wish, 
And  her  increase  your  prayer. 

With  humbleness  of  mind, 

Among  her  sons  rejoice  : 
A  meek  and  quiet  spirit  is 

With  God  of  highest  price. 

5  Never  offend  nor  grieve 

Your  brethren  in  the  way  ; 
But  shun  the  dark  abodes  of  strife, 
Like  children  of  the  day. 

6  In  all  your  Saviour's  ways 

With  willing  footsteps  move  ; 

Be  faithful  unto  death,  and  then 

You'll  reign  with  him  above. 

4*74  Obedience  prompted  by  love.  L.  M., 

1  r!J.REAT  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear, 
^-*    With  humble  joy  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  wise  injunctions  to  obey  ; 

Let  saints  and  angels  hail  the  day  ! 

2  Great  things,  O  everlasting  Son, 
Great  things  thy  grace  for  us  hath  done"; 
Constrain' d  by  thy  almighty  love, 

Our  willing  feet  to  meet  thee  move. 

3  In  thy  assembly  here  we  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  great  command  ; 
The  sacred  flood  is  full  in  view, 

And  thy  sweet  voice  invites  us  through. 

4  The  word,  the  Spirit,  and  the  bride 
Must  not  invite  and  be  denied  ; 

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4T5, 416      fok  teachers'  meetings. 

Was  not  the  Lord,  who  came  to  save, 
Interr'd  in  such  a  liquid  grave  ? 
5  Thus  we,  dear  Saviour,  own  thy  name, 
Receive  us  rising  from  the  stream  ; 
Then  to  thy  table  let  us  come, 
And  dwell  in  Zion  as  our  home. 

FOR  TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 

4T5  Prayer  for  the  SpiriVs  influence.  L.  M. 

IAS  teachers  of  the  rising  race, 
■**"  O  Lord,  we  supplicate  thy  grace  ; 
Assur'd  that  all  our  toil  is  vain 
Unless  we  heavenly  influence  gain. 

2  But  if  thy  blessing  thou  impart, 
The  shades  of  error  will  depart, 
As  night's  dark  shadows  flee  away 
Before  the  glorious  orb  of  day. 

3  O  may  thy  heav'nly  beams  be  felt, 
Causing  the  frozen  heart  to  melt ; 
And  in  the  soften1  d  ground  may  we 
See  the  young  germs  of  piety. 

4  This  is  our  heart's  desire,  the  end 
For  which  we  labor  and  attend, 
With  patient  hope  from  year  to  year, 
Anxious  to  see  the  fruit  appear. 

5  Still  may  we  wait  with  patience,  still 
Pursue  our  work  with  cheerful  will, 
And  find  in  this  our  lov'd  employ 
An  earnest  of  our  future  joy. 

4T0  Prayer  for  heavenly  wisdom.  C.  M; 

1  THEACH  us,  0  Lord,  we  earnest  pray, 
x    Let  grace  to  us  be  given, 
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To  point  our  rising  charge  the  way 
To  happiness  and  heav'n. 

2  O  that  with  wisdom  from  above 

Our  minds  may  be  imbued, 
With  patience,  tenderness,  and  love,    . 
And  zeal  in  doing  good. 

3  The  Saviour's  mind  may  we  possess, 

And  in  his  strength  be  strong  ; 
Through  disappointment  and  success 
Pass  steadily  along. 

4  And,  in  that  day  when  worlds  shall  stand 

Before  thy  judgment  throne, 
Smile,  Saviour,  on  this  youthful  band 
And  claim  them  for  thine  own. 

477  Grateful  Praise  for  success.  8.7. 

1  T    ORD  of  ev'ry  bright  perfection, 
-Li  Thou  who  art  the  teacher's  friend, 
Aid  us  with  thy  sure  protection, 
Ev'ry  duty  to  attend. 

2  Lo  !  what  youthful  bands,  attending,  . 
Guided  by  thy  heav'nly  care, 
Humbly  at  the  footstool  bending 
Pour  the  ardent  heartfelt  prayer. 

3  Thou  hast  deign' d  to  smile  approving 
Since  the  bright' ning  work  began — 
Cheer  the  constant ; — wake  the  roving 
To  redemption's  wondrous  plan. 

4  Still  assist  each  weak  endeavor  ; 
Make  and  keep  us  wholly  thine  ; 
Fix  our  hopes  on  thee  forever, 
Hopes  immortal  and  divine. 

478  The  Object  of  a  faithful  Teacher's  love.  P.M. 
1  Yfc^TIAT  is  it  makes  inc  early  rise, 

v  v    What  is  it  that  unseals  my  eyes 

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479  FOR  teachers'  meetings. 

To  meet  the  Sabbath-morning  skies  ? 
My  class. 

2  When  storms  and  hail  upon  me  beat, 
What  then  attracts  my  willing  feet 
To  brave  the  driving  snow  and  sleet  ? 

My  class. 

3  What,  when  I  bend  my  knees  in  prayer, 
Shall  have  a  warm  petition,  there, 

That  it  may  be  the  Saviour's  care  ? 
My  class. 

4  Who  throng  around  their  wooden  seat, 
While  their  young  hearts  with  transport  beat 
Their  teacher's  eye  once  more  to  meet  ? 

My  class. 

5  Whom  do  I  strive  to  tell  the  way 
That  leads  to  realms  of  endless  day ; 
And  teach  in  Jesus'  name  to  pray  ? 

My  class. 

6  Who  oft  to  God,  in  hymns  of  praise 
Their  infant  voices  sweetly  raise, 
And  vow  to  serve  him  all  their  days  ? 

My  class. 

7  Whom  do  I  hope  to  meet  above 

If  grateful  for  their  school  they  prove, 
Sav'd  by  an  everlasting  love? 
My  class. 

479  The  Teacher's  prayer  end  hope.  L.  M. 

1  X?  E  ours  the  happy  work  to  guide 
-*-'  Untutor'd  youth  in  wisdom's  way ; 
Teach  them  from  sin  to  turn  aside, 

Point  them  to  Christ,  and  humbly  pray  : — 

2  That  He  who  laid  his  glory  by, 
And  left  the  lofty  courts  above, 

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Partook  of  our  humanity 

And  died,  to  prove  that  he  was  love  : — 

3  Would  crown  our  efforts  with  success, 
And  grant  that  the  instruction  given, 
May  lead  to  peace  and  happiness, 

And  guide  their  wand' ring  feet  to  heaven. 

4  May  we,  around  thy  throne  of  love, 
Unite  to  praise  the  Saviour's  grace, 
Teachers  and  children  meet  above, 
And  see  Immanuel,  face  to  face  : — 

5  Without  the  dimming  veil  between, 
That  now  conceals  his  dazzling  light ; 
Here  sin  and  sorrows  intervene, 
There  faith  is  swallow' d  up  in  sight. 

480  The  Great  Teacher.  T%, 

1  pi-IRIST  was  teaching  all  the  day 
^    Where  the  throng  of  hearers  met ; 
And  at  night  retired  to  pray 

In  the  mount  of  Olivet. 

2  He  on  no  soft  couch  reposed 
Through  th'  accustomed  hours  of  sleep  : 
But  when  others'  eyes  were  closed, 

He  awoke  to  pray  and  weep. 

3  All  the  labors  we  have  shared, 
O  how  poor,  and  little  worth, 
When  with  those,  so  great,  compared 
Of  our  Saviour  upon  earth  ! 

4  O  may  gratitude  inspire, 
Him  to  follow  now  above  ; 
Then  our  hearts  will  never  tire 
In  these  humble  deeds  of  love. 

481  Sabbath- School  Teacher's  Object.  C.  M. 
1    A  TTRACTED  by  love's  sacred  force, 

-CL  Like  planets  to  the  sun, 

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Though  different  spheres  may  mark  our  course. 
Our  centre  is  but  one. 

2  As  teachers  of  the  young  we  meet, 

Our  object  is  the  same  ; 
To  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  feet, 
And  praise  his  glorious  name. 

3  We  meet  to  strengthen  and  unite 

Our  hearts  in  this  employ  ; 
O  may  our  work  be  our  delight, 
A  crown  of  future  joy. 

4  May  union,  zeal,  and  wisdom  join, 

To  make  our  meetings  blessed  ; 
And  ardent  love  to  God  and  man 

Be  constantly  possess'd. 

4-82  Teachers'  meeting.  S.  M 

ESCEND,  O  God  of  love, 
And  bless  our  kind  design  ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
And  make  these  children  thine. 

2       O  what  a  vast  delight, 
Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  wannest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

483  Confession,  and  prayer  for  assistance.  7'i 

1  jH  RANT  us  wisdom,  gracious  Lord, 
Y*  To  instruct  our  children  dear ; 
And  thy  special  aid  afford, 

While  for  them  we  kneel  in  prayer. 

2  Oh  !  how  ignorant  and  weak  ! 
How  imperfect  in  our  zeal ! 
Guilty,  while  to  heav'n  we  speak — 
Jesus,  Lord,  our  pardon  seal  ! 

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3  Help  us  still  our  work  oflove, 
Daily,  hourly,  to  pursue  ; 
While  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Shall  our  children's  souls  renew. 

4  Thou  hast  heard  our  solemn  prayer, — 
We  are  thine,  for  ever  thine  : 

Take  these  children  to  thy  care, 
Fill  their  hearts  with  grace  divine. 

4:84  -Asking for  Divine  assistance  in  teacfiing  children.  7  0. 

1  T   ORD,  assist  us  by  thy  grace 
•*-*   To  instruct  our  infant  race, 
Grant  us  wisdom  from  above, 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Let  us  in  thy  peace  abide, 
In  thy  promises  confide, 

While  our  youthful  charge  with  zeal, 
Learn  of  us  to  do  thy  will. 

3  While  in  childhood's  tender  age 
They  unfold  the  sacred  page, 
May  they  see  in  every  line, 
Kindling  rays  of  light  divine. 

4  Precious  Saviour !  hear  our  prayer, 
We  commit  them  to  thy  care  ! 

Be  their  Shepherd  and  their  guide, 
Bring  them  to  thy  bleeding  side. 

4$5      Prayer  for  tlie  Sanctifcation  of  the  Young.     S.  Ivl. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  with  heart  and  tongue," 
^  To  thee  aloud  we  pray, 

That  all  our  scholars,  while  they're  young, 
May  walk  in  wisdom's  way. 

2  Now  in  their  early  days, 
Teach  them  thy  will  to  know ; 

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486,  487       FOR  TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
On  every  heart  bestow. 

3  Make  their  defenceless  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 

Cause  them  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  flee  from  every  snare. 

4  Their  hearts  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine  ; 

Unite  them  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  them  wholly  thine. 

486      Asking  for  spiritual  mercies  on  children.  S.  M. 

1  THOU  God  of  sovereign  grace, 
•*■    In  mercy  now  appear  ; 

Wo  long  to  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  feel  that  thou  art  near. 

2  Receive  these  lambs  to-day, 
O  Shepherd  of  the  flock  ! 

And  wash  their  stains  of  guilt  away 
Beside  the  smitten  rock. 

3  Thy  saving  health  impart, 
O  Comforter  divine ; 

Now  make  these  children  pure  in  heart, 
Make  them  entirely  thine. 

4  To-day  in  love  descend, 

O  come  this  precious  hour ; 
In  mercy  now  their  spirits  bend 
By  thy  resistless  power. 

487  Teacher's  Hi/mi.  CM. 

1  ip  AT  HER  !  with  one  accord  we  stand, 
*     To  bring  thee  of  thine  own  ; 
And  train  a  bright  immortal  band 
To  worship  round  thy  throne. 
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2  Accept,  Almighty  Parent !  these, 

The  children  thou  hast  given  ; 
And  in  thy  sovereign  favor  make 
These  loved  ones  heirs  of'heaven. 

3  There,  ranked  among  the  shining  host,  ■ 

May  all  before  thee  meet  : 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  labors  there  complete. 

4gg  Sousing  (he  Seed.  S.  M. 

1  COW  in  the  morn  thy  seed, 
^   At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand  ; 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed, 
Broad-cast  it  round  the  land. 

2  Beside  all  waters  sow, 

The  highway  furrows  stock, 
Drop  it  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow, 
Scatter  it  on  the  rock. 

3  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground, 
Expect  not  here  nor  there  ; 

O'er  hill  and  dale  by  spots  'tis  found  ; 
Go  forth  then  everywhere. 

4  Thou  knowest  not  which  may  thrive, 
The  late  or  early  sown  ; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown. 

5  And  duty  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

(i       Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  ; 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain, 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

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489,  490     fob  teachers'  meetings. 

7     Then  when  the  glorious  end, 
The  day  of  God  is  come, 
The  angel -reapers  shall  descend, 
And  heaven  sing  "  Harvest  home  !" 

4.89  Racard  of  the  faithful  Teachers.  g.  7. 

1  TT7HEN  the  infant  spirit,  flying, 

*  *       Smiles  and  gladly  leaves  its  clay, 
On  a  Saviour's  death  relying, 
Soaring  to  the  world  of  day  : 

2  If  beside  that  pillow,  standing, 

One  there  be,  who  taught  it  no  ; 
Led  that  little  soul,  expanding, 
All  the  love  of  God  to  know  ; 
?,  O  how  pure  must  be  the  pleasure, 
Thus  his  sweet  reward  to  see  ; 
.As  its  life  fulfils  its  measure, 
As  it  seeks  eternity  ! 

490  The  end  of  Time.  L.  jfl 

1  rPIME  grows  not  old  with  length  of  years, 
-*-      Changes  he  brings,  but  changes  not ; 
New  born  each  moment  he  appears  ; 
We  run  our  race,  and  are  forgot. 

2  Stars  in  their  yearly  rounds  return, 
As  from  eternity  they  came, 
And  to  eternity  might  burn  ; 
We  are  not  for  one  hour  the  same. 

3  Spring  flowers  renew  their  wild  perfume, 
But  ere  a  second  spring  they  fly ; 
Our  life  is  longer  than  their  bloom, 
Our  bloom  is  fresher,  yet  we  die. 

4  The  stars,  like  flowers,  have  but  their  day, 
And  time,  like  stars,  shall  cease  to  roll ; 

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We  have  what  never  can  decay, 
A  living  and  immortal  soul  ! 

Great  God  !  when  time  shall  end  his  flight, 
Stars  set  and  flowers   revive  no  more, 
May  we  behold  thy  face  in  light, 
Thy  love  in  Christ  may  we  adore. 

•191     Prayer  fur  the  Guidance  of  (he  Holy  Spirit.     L.  M. 

1  f^  OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^    With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare  ; 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  the  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 
Lead  us  to  Christ — the  living  way  ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pasture  stray. 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest. ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

492  Christian  Fellowship.  S.  M. 

1       13  LEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
JJ   Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

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493  FOR  teachers'  meetings. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comfort  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes  ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain, 

But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way  ; 

While  each  in  expectation  hve9, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

G  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

493  Besponsibilitij.  S.  M. 

1  A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
•rx-     A  God  to  glorify  ; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil : 

O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 

And  O  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

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4  -    Help  mc  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 

494  Teachers'  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1  TV/jTAY  we  who  teach  the  rising  race, 
■Lyj-  Be  filled,  O  Lord,  with  every  grace  ; 
And  may  thy  Spirit  from  above 
Descend  and  bless  our  work  of  love. 

2  Thy  grace  to  those  we  teach  impart, 
O  Lord,  renew  each  youthful  heart ; 
Help  them  from  every  sin  to  flee, 
And  dedicate  their  lives  to  thee. 

3  May  we  in  love  to  them  abound, 
And  zealous  in  the  work  be  found  ; 
And  many  seals  may  we  obtain, 
To  prove  our  labor's  not  in  vain. 

4  When  at  thine  awful  bar  they  stand, 
O.  welcome  them  to  thy  right  hand, 
To  join  with  us  the  heavenly  lays, 
And  sing  our  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

495  Tiie  ^ove  °f  Christ  constraining.  5.  6 

1  A  LL  glory  and  praise 
■*■*■  To  the  ancient  of  days 
Who  was  born  and  was  slain 
To  redeem  a  lost  race. 

2  And  shall  he  not  have 
The  lives  that  he  gave, 
Such  an  infinite  ransom 
As  forever  to  save  ? 

3  Yes !  Lord, we  are  thine, 
And  gladly  resign 

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496,  497        FOR  TEACHEKs'   MEETINGS. 

All  our  souls  to  be  fill'd 
With  the  fulness  divine. 

4-96  Hie  endless  meeting  anticipated.  6.  5. 

1  TIT" HEN  shall  we  meet  again? 

*  *     Meet,  ne'er  to  sever? 
When  will  peace  wreathe  her  chain 
Round  us  forever  ? 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow  ? 
Pure  as  life's  river  ? 

When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 
Changeless  forever  ? 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light, 
Take  us, dear  Saviour  ; 
May  we  all  there  unite, 
Happy  forever. 

A  Soon  shall  we  meet  again, 
Meet  ne'er  to  sever  ; 
Soon  will  peace  wreathe  her  chain 
Round  us  forever. 

497  Brotherly  love.  L.  M. 

1  ITOW  pleasing  is  the  scene,  how  sweet, 
-B— *•  Where  Christian  souls  in  friendship  join, 
Whose  cares  and  joys  united,  meet 

In  bonds  of  charily  divine  ! 

2  Less  fragrant  was  the  ointment  pour'd 
On  Aaron's  consecrated  head, 
When  balmy  odors,  richly  shower' d, 
All  o'er  his  sacred  vesture  spread. 

3  Not  flow'ry  Hermon  e'er  display'd, 
Impearl'd  with*  dew,  a  fairer  sight ;    ' 
Nor  Zion's  beauteous  hills  array 'd 
In  golden  beams  of  morning  light. 

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FOIl  TEACHERS'    MEETINGS.         498,199 

498  Teachers'  Prayer  meeting.  L.  M. 

1  XTOW  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile, 
•*-*•  And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord  '. 
Dear  Saviour  !  on  thy  children  smile, 
And  come,  according  to  thy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  wc  now  retreat, 
That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee  ! 
Oh  !  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet, 

Let  this  the  gate  of  heaven  be. 

3  O  let  thy  glory  now  appear, 
That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face  ; 
And  speak  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 
And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

499  Farewell  to  a  Teacher.  L.  M. 

1  T^EAR  partner  of  our  hopes  and  fears, 
-L'    And  wilt  thou  here  no  longer  dwell, 
To  share  our  toils,  and  joys,  and  tears  1 
And  must  we  bid  a  sad  farewell  ? 

2  Yes,  thou  must  fdl  thy  future  lot, 

Far  from  thy  fond  and  cherished  fnenda ; 

But  not  to  be  by  us  forgot, 

While  life  its  beating  pulses  spends. 

3  We'll  think  of  thee  amid  the  scene 
Of  each  returning  Sabbath-day; 
And  nowhere  else  with  grief  so  keen, 
Will  mourn  that  thou  art  far  away. 

4  We'll  think  of  thee  whene'er  wc  meet, 
Our  weekly  lessons  to  prepare  ; 

Nor  deem  our  social  band  complete, 
Whilst  thou,  dear  friend,  art  wanting  there. 

5  We'll  think  of  thee  around  the  board 
That  speaks  a  Saviour's  dying  love  ; 


500,501      FOB.  TEACHEES'  MEETINGS. 

And  trust  our  joy  will  be  restored 
In  endless  fellowship  above. 

G  Lord,  let  thy  care  his  footsteps  guard, 
Thy  choicest  blessing  fill  his  heart ; 
And  crown  him  with  thy  rich  reward, 
Where  Christian  friends  no  more  shall  part. 

500  Sabbath-School  Union  Hymn.  8.  7. 

1  ~DE  the  little  ones  instructed, 

■M  Taught  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord  : 
To  the  school — to  church  conducted  ; 
Christ  invites  them  in  his  word. 

2  Brethren,  sisters  !  fond  of  guiding 

Youthful  feet  that  wandering  stray  ; 
In  your  Saviour's  help  confiding, 
Lead  them  on  in  wisdom's  way. 

3  Still  the  Lord,  by  invitation, 

Welcomes  children  to  his  arms ; 
Boundless  is  the  Lord's  compassion, 
Sweet  the  voice  of  Jesus  charms. 

4  Hear  us,  Saviour  !  now  imploring 

For  the  children  of  our  care  ; 

May  their  hearts,  by  love  adoring, 

Find  access  to  thee  in  prayer. 

5  Lord  of  teachers !  blessed  Jesus, 

As  thou  wert,  make  us  to  be  ; 
Then  what  pleaseth  thee  will  please  us, 
We  shall  then  resemble  thee. 

501  Teacher's  Prayer.  S.  M. 

1       p  ONTROL  my  every  thought, 

^     And  all  my  sins  remove ; 
Let  every  work  in  thee  be  wrought, 

Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

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INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS.   502,503 

2  O  bless  me  with  the  mind, 
Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee  ! 

Arid  let  my  faith  and  zeal  be  joined 
With  perfect  charity. 

3  O  may  I  love  like  thee ; 
In  all  thy  footsteps  tread  ; 

Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 
But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

4  O  may  I  learn  the  art, 
With  meekness  to  reprove  '. 

And  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 

302  Reliance  on  Divine  assistance.  S,  M. 

1  XT EIRS  of  unending  life, 

J-A     While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 
With  might  before  unknown ; 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 
'Tis  he  that  works  to  do  ;* 

He  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS. 

503  Child's  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray  ; 
-"  Thy  grace  betimes  impart ; 
And  grant  thy  Holy  Spirit  may 
Renew  my  sinful  heart. 

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504  INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS. 

2  A  fallen  creature  I  was  born, 

And  from  my  birth  I  strayed : 
I  must  be  wretched  and  forlorn 
Without  thy  mercy's  aid. 

3  But  Christ  can  all  my  sins  forgive, 

And  wash  away  their  stain  ; 

Can  fit  my  soul  with  him  to  live, 

And  in  his  kingdom  reign. 

4  To  him  let  little  children  come, 

For  he  hath  said  they  may  ; 
His  bosom  then  shall  be  their  home, 
Their  tears  he'll  wipe  away. 

5  For  all  who  early  seek  his  face 

Shall  surely  taste  his  love  ; 
Jesus  shall  guide  them  by  his  grace, 
To  dwell  with  him  above. 

504  A  Child's  Prayer. 

1  T   ORD,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray, 

-^  And  then  accept  my  prayer ; 

For  thou  canst  hear  the  words  I  say, 
For  thou  art  everywhere. 

'?  A  little  sparrow  cannot  fall 
Unnoticed,  Lord,  by  thee  ; 
And  though  I  am  so  young  and  small, 
Thou  dost  take  care  of  me. 

3  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that's  right, 

And  when  I  sin,  forgive  ; 
And  make  it  still  my  chief  delight 
To  serve  thee  while  I  live. 

4  Whatever  trouble  I  am  in, 

To  thee  for  help  I'll  call ; 
But  keep  me,  more  than  all,  from  sin, 
For  that's  the  worst  of  all. 
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INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS.    505,  506 

505  Samuel.  P.  M. 

1  TX/"HEN  little  Samuel  woke 

*  *     And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  he  spoke, 
How  much  did  he  rejoice  ; 

0  blessed,  happy  child,  to  find 

The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 

2  If  God  would  speak  to  me, 

And  say  he  was  my  friend, 
How  happy  should  I  be  ! 

O,  how  would  I  attend! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And  does  he  never  speak  ? 

O  yes  !  for  in  his  word 
He  bids  ine  come  and  seek 

The  God  whom  Samuel  heard  ; 
In  almost  every  page  I  see, 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 

4  And  I,  beneath  his  care, 

May  safely  rest  my  head  ; 

1  know  that  God  is  there, 
To  guard  my  humble  bed  : 

And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

5  Like  Samuel,  let  me  say, 

Whene'er  I  read  his  word, 
"Speak,  Lord,  I  would  obey 

The  voice  that  Samuel  heard ;" 
And  when  I  in  thy  house  appear, 
Speak,  for  thy  servant  waits  to  hear. 

506  F°r  a  gran'0113  mind.  L.  M. 

1  TJLEST  Jesus  !  let  an  infant  claim 


The  favor  to  adore  thy  name 


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501,  508   INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS. 

Thou  wast  so  meek  that  babes  might  be 
Encouraged  to  draw  near  to  thee. 

2  Then  to  a  child,  great  God,  impart 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  heart ; 

0  cleanse  me  by  thy  precious  blood, 
And  fill  me  with  the  love  of  God. 

3  Though  oft  I  sin,  yet  save  me  still, 
And  make  me  love  thy  sacred  will ; 
Each  day  prepare  me  by  thy  grace 
To  worship  thee  and  see  thy  face. 

507  i mast  not  ««•  L.  M . 

1  T  MUST  not  sin  as  many  do, 

■*■     Lest  I  lie  down  in  sorrow  too  : 
For  God  is  angry  every  day 
With  wicked  ones  who  go  astray. 

2  From  sinful  words  I  must  refrain  ; 

1  must  not  take  God's  name  in  vain ; 
I  must  not  work,  T  must  not  play 
Upon  God's  holy  Sabbath-day. 

3  And  if  my  parents  speak  the  word, 
I  must  obey  them  in  the  Lord : 

Nor  steal,  nor  lie,  nor  waste  my  days 
Jn  idle  tales  and  foolish  plays. 

508  For  a  very  ^tU  c,lild  in  sickness,  '  L.  M 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  I'm  very  ill, 
•**-  But  cure  me,  if  it  be  thy  will ; 
For  thou  canst  take  away  my  pain, 
And  make  me  strong  and  well  again. 

2  Let  me  be  patient  every  day, 

And  mind  what  those  who  nurse  me  say  ; 
And  grant  that  all  I  have  to  take 
May  do  me  good — for  Jesus'  sake. 
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INFAXT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS.       509,    510 
500  For  «  verH  Sftfc  child  on  getting  well.  C.  M. 

1  T  THANK  the  Lord,  who  lives  on  high  ; 
A     He  heard  an  infant  pray, 

And  cur'd  me,  that  I  should  not  die, 
And  took  my  pains  away. 

2  Oh„  let  me  love  and  thank  thee  too 

As  long  as  I  shall  live  ; 
And  ev'ry  naughty  thing  I  do 
I  pray  thee  to  forgive. 

510  Who  made  everything?  P.  M 

1  T  SAW  the  glorious  sun  arise, 
*-    From  yonder  mountain  gray ; 
And  as  he  rose  upon  the  skies 

The  darkness  went  away. 
And  all  around  me  was  so  bright 
I  wish'd  it  would  be  always  light. 

2  But  when  his  shining  course  was  done, 

The  gentle  moon  drew  nigh : 
And  stars  came  twinkling  one  by  one 

Upon  the  dusky  sky. 
Who  made  the  sun  to  shine  so  far  ; 
The  moon  and  ev'ry  twinkling  star? 

3  'Twas  God,  my  child,  who  made  them  ail 

By  his  Almighty  skill ; 
He  guides  them  that  they  do  not  fall 

And  bids  them  do  his  will, 
The  glorious  God, who  rules  in  love 
On  earth  and  in  the  heav'ns  above. 

4  Behold  the  daisy  where  you  tread, — 

That  useless  little  thing ; 
Behold  the  insect  over  head, 

That  gambols  on  the  wing, 
His  goodness  bids  the  daisy  rise, 
And  ev'ry  insect's  want  supplies. 

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511,512   INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS. 

511  Infants  invited  to  praise. 

1  /^OME,  children,  let  us  Jesus  praise, 
^  His  holy  name  adore  ; 

O  !  let  us  love  him  all  our  days, 
And  praise  him  evermore. 

2  'Twas  Jesus  who,  though  Lord  of  all, 

For  us  became  so  poor  ; 
'Twas  Jesus  raised  us  from  the  fall, 
0  !  praise  him  evermore  ! 

3  'Twas  Jesus  who  did  bleed  and  die, 

When  all  our  sins  he  bore  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  pleads  for  us  on  high, — 
O  !  praise  him  evermore  ! 

4  'Tis  Jesus  to  prepare  a  place 

For  us  is  gone  before  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  us  seek  his  face, — 

0  !  praise  him  evermore. 

5  'Tis  Jesus  then, while  life  shall  last, 

We'll  worship  and  adore  ; 

'Tis  Jesus  too,  when  life  is  past, 

We'll  praise  for  evermore. 

512  ^ie  Infant'8  confidence  in  God. 

1  TVfOW  that  my  journey's  just  begun, 
-^    My  road  so  little  trod, 

I'll  come,  before  I  further  run, 
And  give  myself  to  God. 

2  What  sorrows  may  my  steps  attend, 

1  never  can  foretell ; 

But  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  friend, 
I  know  that  all  is  well. 

3  If  all  my  earthly  friends  should  die 

And  leave  me  mourning  here, 
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INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS.      513,  514 

Since  he  can  hear  the  orphan's  cry, 
O  what  have  I  to  fear  ? 

4  But,  Lord,  whatever  grief  or  ill 
For  me  may  be  in  store  ; 
Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  I  would  ask  no  more. 

513  The  Jnfant.School.  S.  M. 

1  "yrriTHIN  these  walls  be  peace, 

*  v    Love  through  our  borders  found ; 
In  all  our  little  palaces 
Prosperity  abound. 

2  God  scorns  not  humble  things  ; 
Here,  though  the  proud  despise, 

The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 

514  Infant  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  f\  LORD  of  Hosts!  thou  King  of  kings  ! 
^  Before  whose  throne,  assembled,  sings 
The  great  angelic  host  above, 

In  hymns  of  praise  and  notes  of  love  : — 

2  O  hear  this  little  infant  band, 

Who  now  have  met  at  thy  command, 
To  bless  thy  name  and  try  to  raise 
A  song  of  gratitude  and  praise. 

3  Blest  be  thy  name  that  we  are  fed, 

And  clothed,  have  where  to  lay  our  head  ; 
That  day  by  day  we  know  and  share 
The  blessings  of  thy  constant  care. 

4  But  most  of  all,  we  bless  thee  now, 
That  early  we  are  taught  to  know 
Thy  will  revealed  in  thy  good  word, 
And  read  of  Christ,  our  living  Lord, 

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515,  516  INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HYMNS. 

515  ^n  Infant- sprayer  for  remembrance,  C.  M. 

1  COON  as  my  infant  lips  can  lisp 
^  Their  feeble  prayers  to  thee, 
O  may  my  heart  thy  favor  seek ; 

Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  In  childhood's  tender  years,  my  tongue 

Train' d  to  thy  praise  shall  be, 
And  this  shall  be  my  humble  song,— 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  From  wild  desires  that  wound  the  soul 

May  I  be  taught  to  flee  ; 
And  when  I  feel  their  rude  control, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  And  when  with  age's  load  oppress' d, 

I  bend  the  trembling  knee, 
Then  give  my  suffering  spirit  rest ; 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

516  Frailty.  S.  M. 

1  rV  HE  lilies  of  the  field, 

-*•    That  quickly  fade  away, 
May  well  to  us  a  lesson  yield, 
For  we  are  frail  as  they. 

2  Just  like  an  early  rose, 
I've  seen  an  infant  bloom  ; 

But  death,  perhaps,  before  it  blows, 
Will  lay  it  in  the  tomb. 

3  Then  let  us  think  on  death, 
Though  we  are  young  and  gay ; 

For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

4  To  God,  who  made  them  all, 
Let  children  humbly  cry  ; 

And  then,  whenever  death  may  call, 
They'll  be  prepared  to  die. 
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INFANT  SABBATH-SCHOOL  HTMNS.  51T, 5  18,510 

517  Praise  and  prayer  for  Teachers.        C.  M.  D. 

THOU  to  whom  the  grateful  song 
Of  prayer  and  praise  is  due, 
Hear>  we  entreat,our  childish  throng, 

And  grant  thy  blessing  too  ; 
On  those  who  have  so  kindly  strove 

Thy  precepts  to  instil ; 
Who  strive  to  teach  us  how  to  love, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

2  On  such,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  shed, 

Who  in  this  world  of  wo, 
Like  fountains  fresh  with  waters  fed, 

Bear  blessings  as  they  flow. 
May  we,  thus  blest,  thus  humbly  bow 

To  thee,  the  source  of  love, 
And  drawing  nurture  from  below 

Breathe  brightness  from  above. 

51$  "  Infant  prayer  and  praise  to  Jesus.  7'  S. 

1  XTUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
-"  Infant  voices  raise  to  thee 
In  thy  arms  thou  wilt  receive  us ; 
Suffer  us  thy  lambs  to  be. 

2  Blessed  Jesus,  thou  hast  bidden 
Babes  like  us  to  come  to  thee ; 
Though  by  thy  disciples  chidden, 
Thou  didst  bless  such  ones  as  we. 

3  Thanks  to  thee,  who  freely  gave  us 
Thy  exalted  Son  to  die, 

From  eternal  death  to  save  us, — 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

510  Prayer  for  obedient  hearts.  7*8. 

1  TTOLY  Father,  please  to  hear 
-L-L  Children's  praise  and  humble  prayer ; 

297 


520,  521       DISMISSIONS  AND  doxologies. 

Thou  didst  give  us  parents  kind, 
Teach  us  ever  them  to  mind. 

2  Food  and  raiment,  home  and  friends, 
All  we  have  thy  goodness  sends, 
And  for  these  our  hearts  shall  raise' 
Grateful  thanks  and  humble  praise. 

3  Guide  our  lives,  in  grace  and  truth, 
Through  the  tempting  scenes  of  youth  ; 
And  when  here  our  trials  cease, 

Oh  receive  our  souls  in  peace. 

520  dn  Infant's  prayer  to  Jesus. 

1  TESUS,  see  a  little  child 

"  Humbly  at  thy  footstool  stay  ; 
Thou,  who  art  so  sweet  and  mild, 
Stoop  and  teach  me  what  to  say. 

2  Though  thou  art  so  great  and  high, 
Thou  dost  view  with  smiling  face 
Little  children  when  they  cry ; — 
Saviour,  guide  us  by  thy  grace. 

3  Jesus,  all  my  sins  forgive, 
Make  me  lowly,  pure  in  heart ; 
For  thy  glory  may  I  live, 

Then  be  with  thee  where  thou  art. 

DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES. 

521 

1  T   ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
-*-*  Smile  upon  us  from  above  ; 
May  we  each  thy  peace  possessing, 
Trust  in  thy  paternal  love. 
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522,  '23,  '24,  '25   dismissions  and  doxologies. 

2  Bless,  O  Lord  !  our  fathers,  mothers, 
Send  our  teachers  light  from  heav'n  ; 
Bless  our  sisters  and  our  brothers, 
Let  thy  grace  to  each  be  given. 

3  Make  us  gentle,  kind,  and  lowly ; 
Teach  us,  Father,  by  thy  word, 
How  we  may  be  good  and  holy, 
Like  to  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

522  s.  M. 

1  T^E  now  from  school  depart, 

'  y       Grace  in  God's  house  to  seek  ; 
Be  present,  Lord,  with  every  heart, 
There,  and  throughout  the  week. 

2  May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Rule  us  in  peace  and  love  ; 

And  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 
Receive  our  souls  above. 

523  L.  M. 

'T'O  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
■*-    And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

524  c.  M. 

T  ET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
■*-*    And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

525  s.  M. 

IVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace, 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

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52G,  1,  '8,  '9,  '30  dismissions  and  doxologies. 

526  s.  M. 

VE  angels  round  the  throne, 
•*■    And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

527  L.  M. 

T)  RAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
•*■  Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

528  8.  7. 

1  TV/I  AY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
1VJ-  And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord  ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

529  CM. 

1  ]VrOW  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
•^     Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 

Forever  on  thy  head. 

2  Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  thy  blood, 

And  set  the  prisoners  free  ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

530  7s 

1   rj.LORY  to  the  Father  give, 

^*    God,  in  whom  we  move  and  live ; 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 
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2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring,  • 
Christ,  our  prophet,  priest,  and  king; 
Children, raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; — 
Be  this  day  a  pentecost ! 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love." 

The  following  hymns,  from  the  pen  of  Mrs.  M. 
St.  Leon  Loud,  were  not  received  in  season  to  be 
arranged  with  the  others,  under  their  respective 
heads ;  but  the  editor  feels  certain  that  he  renders 
a  service  grateful  to  the  public,  as  it  is  pleasant  to 
himself,  by  inserting  them,  even  at  the  end  of  the 
volume. 

531  The  Day  of  Life.  L.  M. 

1  C\  UR  youth  is  like  the  opening  day — 
^J  As  swiftly  pass  the  hours  away ; 
While  like  the  birds  on  sportive  wing, 
Unthinkingly  we  dance  and  sing. 

2  Our  manhood  is  the  fervid  noon, 
Its  sunny  moments  pass  as  soon  ; 
Its  brightest  hour  will  soon  be  o'er, 
And  time  once  past  returns  no  more. 

3  Old  age  is  like  the  evening  gray, 
Closing  around  the  traveller's  way, 

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Who  faint  and  \Veary  seeks  the  road 
Which  leads  him  to  a  safe  abode. 

4  Morn,  noon,  and  eve  will  soon  be  past, 
And  death's  dark  night  approaches  fast ; 
No  light  can  cheer  the  midnight  gloom, 
Which  reigns  within  the  silent  tomb. 

5  Let  us  improve  our  life's  short  day, 
That  when  its  hours  have  passed  away, 
We  may  behold, without  a  fear, 
Death's  long  and  dreary  night  draw  near. 

6  Another  morn  will  surely  break, 
And  all  our  sleeping  dust  awake  ; 
Oh  may  we  then  with  joy  arise, 
And  meet  our  Saviour  in  the  skies. 

532  Humble  praise  to  Jesus.  CM. 

1  rT1  HE  Lord  of  glory  condescends 

-*-    To  hear  when  children  sing  ; 
And  his  rich  blessing  still  attends 
The  sacrifice  they  bring. 

2  The  humble  and  the  contrite  heart 

He  never  will  despise  ; 
And  all  who  well  perform  their  part 
Are  precious  in  his  eyes. 

3  Angels  around  the  throne  above 

Sing  of  his  glorious  ways  ; 
Our  theme — the  Saviour's  dying  love, 
Our  song — redeeming  grace. 

4  Then  let  us  praise  him  with  our  tongues, 

Though  in  a  feeble  strain  ; 
Since  Jesus  listens  to  our  songs, 
We  shall  not  sing  in  vain. 
533     Tlie  Child's  prayer  for  Grace  and  Salvation.    8.7.4. 
1  TTEAR,  Oh!  hear  me,  Heavenly  Father! 
-*--1  Teach  a  little  child  to  pray  ; 
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Weak  and  trembling  to  thy  footstool, 
I  would  come  and  learn  the  way. 

Help,  O  help  me, 
Thy  commandments  to  obey. 

2  Thou,  oh  Lord  !  art  pure  and  holy, 

All  defiled  by  sin  am  I  ; 
Yet  relying  on  thy  promise, 
Penitent  to  thee  I  fly. 

Hear,  O  hear  me, 
Still  shall  be  my  earnest  cry. 

3  I  would  fain, like  Samuel,  serve  thee, 

Like  him  in  thy  favour  grow ; 
Cheerfully  thy  will  performing 
All  the  days  I  live  below  ; 

Give,  O  give  me, 
Joys  thou  only  canst  bestow. 

4  Then  my  former  sins  forsaking, 

I  will  live  alone  for  thee  : 
Father  !  when  my  life  is  ended 
And  death  sets  my  spirit  free — 
.  Save,  O  save  me, 

For  Ins  sake  who  died  for  me. 

534'  Submission  and  Contentment  learned  from  Christ.    7's'. 

1  T\  ID  the  Prince  of  Glory  die 
J-*  For  a  little  child  like  me  ? 
Leave  his  mansion  in  the  sky, 

Bleed  and  suffer  on  the  tree  ? 
And  shall  I,  a  worm,  complain 
When  I  feel  the  slightest  pain  ? 

2  Once  he  felt  the  keenest  want, 

And  when  angry,  wicked  men 
Spoke  with  loud  reviling  taunt, 

Answered  not  a  word  again  ; 
And  shall  I  indulge  my  pride  ? 
Chide  again  when  others  chide  ? 

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3  Did  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Know  not  where  to  lay  his  head  ? 
Where  a  home  or  shelter  find 

Or  procure  his  daily  bread? 
More  than  he  possess' d  is  mine, 
And  shall  I,  though  poor,  repine  ? 

4  Lord,  forbid  it !  let  me  prove 

Patient,  unrevengeful,  mild ; 
Poor  in  spirit,  rich  in  love. 

And  in  heart  a  little  child : 
Let  thy  bright  example  shine 
In  each  word  and  deed  of  mine. 


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A  charge  to  keep  I  have 

Accept  our  thanks,  O  God  of  truth 

Admitted  where  thy  truths  are  taught 

A  dread  and  solemn  hour    - 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 

And,  O  Lord,  our  youthful  voices 

Alas  !  how  changed  that  lovely  flower     - 

All  glory  and  praise        - 

All  glory  be  to  Him  who  came         - 

All  you  that  in  the  flood  ... 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord      ... 

Almighty  Father  of  mankind    ... 

Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King    - 

Almighty  God,  I'm  very  ill         - 

Almighty  God,  while  earth  and  heaven     - 

Almighty  God,  thy  piercing  eye 

Aimighty  God,  who  dwellest  high 

Almighty  God,  with  gracious  ear 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast      - 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skies      - 

Almighty  Sovereign  of  the  skies 

A  minute,  how  soon  it  has  flown 

Am  I  poor?  do  men  despise  me?    - 

Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night 

A  mourning  class,  a  vacant  seat    - 

And  am  I  only  born  to  die  ? 

And  now  another  day  is  gone         - 

And  now  another  hour  is  past  - 

And  will  the  Judge  descend?  - 

Angels  that  high  in  glory  dwoll  *  * 

Another  day  its  course  has  ran       -'..-,'.- 

Another  fleeting  day  is  gone      - 

Arise,  my  soul,  with  rapture  riVe    - 

As  crush'd  by  sudden  storms,  tin?  rose 

A  sinner,  Lord,  behold  I  stand 

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Asleep  in  Jtsus!  blessed  sleep 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung  - 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more 

As  teachers  of  the  rising  race 

Attend,  ye  children  of  your  God 

Attracted  by  love's  sacred  force 

Awake,  my  beart,  awake  ... 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day 

Awake  the  grateful  hymn  of  praise. 

Baptized  into  our  Saviour's  death 
Behold  !  a  stranger  at  the  door       - 
Behold,  once  more  the  morning  sun 
Behold  the  sun  adorns  the  sky       - 
Be  ours  the  happy  work  to  guide 
Be  the  little  ones  instructed  - 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds  - 

Blest  be  the  wisdom  and  the  power 
Blest  be  thou,  O  God  of  Israel  - 
Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
Blest  Jesus,  let  an  infant  claim 
Blest  the  day's  returning     - 
Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led    - 
By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill     -        - 
By  Jesus'  pure  example  taught 

Children  of  old,  hosannas  sung       - 
Christ  was  teaching  all  the  day 
Come,  child,  look  upwards  to  the  sky 
Come,  children,  and  sing  to  the  Lord  - 
Come,  children,  come,  his  voice  obey 
Come,  children,  hail  the  Prince  of  peace 
Come,  children,  join  in  sweet  accord 
Come,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  -  -  203 

Come,  children,  let  us  Jesus  praise  -  -         511 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  -  -  491 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come      -  -  -  -  65 

Come,  Jesus,  lift  our  souls  to  thee        -  -  -112 

Come,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join  45 

Come,  let  uur  voices  join  ...  -386 

Come,  let  us  join,  our  Lord  to  praise  -.--,.       8 

Come,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above         -  -  -    73 

Come,  let  us  now  forget  our  mirth  -  -         2al 

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Come,  O  my  soul,  look  up  and  see 
Control  my  every  thought  - 
Could  I  so  ungrateful  be 

Dark  night  away  hath  rolPd 

Dearest  Father,  Source  of  love  -    . 

Dear  partner  of  our  hopes  and  fears 

Death  has  been  here  and  borne  away  - 

Descend,  O  God  of  love 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep    - 

Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame 

Did  the  Prince  of  glory  die 

Enquire,  ye  children,  for  the  way  - 
Ere  Christ  ascended  to  his  throne 
Eternity  is  ju9t  at  hand 
Every  bird  can  build  her  nest    - 

Father  above,  in  mercy  take 
Father  of  mercies,  hear 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Father,  when  round  thy  holy  shrine 
Father,  with  one  accord  we  stand 
Fold  thy  little  hands  in  prayer 
From  earliest  dawn  of  life  * 
From  the  still  flood  where  faith  indeed 
From  the  world's  enchantment  turning 
From  whence  came  beauteous  morning    ■ 
From  year  to  year,  in  love  we  meet 

Gently  glides  the  stream  of  life 

Giver  of  our  every  blessing 

Give  to  the  Father  praise    - 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  - 

Glory  to  the  Father  give 

Glory  to  the  heavenly  King 

God  is  a  God  of  truth     -  - 

God  is  a  spirit  none  can  see 

God  is  goodness,  wisdom,  power 

God  is  in  heaven,  can  he  hear        -  ; 

God  is  love,  his  mercy  brightens 

God  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 


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God  made  the  sky  that  looks  so  blue    - 
God  our  Father,  great  Creator 
God  over  all,  forever  blest 
God  the  Creator  reigns  above 
Go,  when  the  morning  shineth  - 
Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows 
Gracious  God,  to  thee  I  pray 
Grant  us  wisdom,  gracious  Lord    - 
Great  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise 
Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
Great  God,  behold,  before  thy  throne  - 
Great  God  in  heaven  above 
Great  God,  now  condescend 
Great  God,  our  voice  to  thee  we  raise 
Great  God,  to  thee  a  lowly  band 
Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
Great  God,  to  thee  my  voice  I  raise 
Great  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear 
Great  God,  with  heart  and  tongue 
Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 
Great  Saviour,  who  didst  condescend  - 
Guard  me,  O  God,  from  every  sin  - 
Guide  our  youth,  O  God,  we  pray 

Hail,  sacred  season  !  peaceful  day 
Happy  the  child  whose  tender  years    - 
Hark  !  from  that  glorious  world,  what  songs 
Hark !  he»r  the  sound,  on  earth  'tis  found 
Hark  !  \Vhat  mean  those  holy  voices 
Hark!  What  mean  those  lamentations 
Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise 
Hear,  Lord,  the  song  of  praise  and  prayer 
Hear,  oh !  hear  me,  heavenly  Father 
Hear  ye  not  a  voice  from  heaven        *- 
Heaven  has  confirm'd  the  great  decree 
Heaven  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin 
Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 
Heavenly  Father,  look  on  me   - 
Heirs  of  unending  life  - 

Holy  Bible  !  book  divine 
Holy  Father,  please  to  hear 
Hosannas  were  by  children  sung 
How  dreadfftl,  Lord,  will  be  the  day 
How  genth»God's  commands   - 
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How  glorious  is  our  heavenly  King 

How  great  thy  goodness,  gracious  Lord 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 

How  happy  those  dear  children  were 

How  kind  in  all  his  works  and  ways 

How  kind  the  Saviour's  love    - 

How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears 

How  pleasing  is  the  scene,  how  sweet 

How  precious  is  the  hook  divine     -  -  - 

How  proud  we  are  ;  how  fond  to  show 

How  shall  a  young  immortal  learn 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 

How  sweet  is  the  day  - 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morning  of  rest 

How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile 

Humble  praises,  holy  Jesus       - 

Humbly  walk,  and  God  will  love  thee 

I  am  the  creature  of  the  Lord    - 

I  by  my  love  to  men  must  prove     - 

If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent  -  -  - 

If  love,  the  noblest,  purest,  best     - 

If  .you  will  turn  away  from  sin 

I  give  immortal  praise  - 

I  hear  the  call,— I  will  not  stay 

I  hear  the  voice  of  nature's  praise 

I  saw  the  glorious  sun  arise      - 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God   - 

I  thank  the  goodness  and  the  grace 

I  thank  the  Lord,  who  lives  on  high 

I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word  - 

I  love  to  have  the  Sabbath  come    - 

I  love  to  see  the  glowing  sun    - 

I  must  not  sin,  as  many  do   -  -  -  - 

I  often  say  my  prayers  - 

Tn  a  modest  humble  mind    -  -  -  - 

Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care 

Indulgent  God,  whose  bounteous  care 

In  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play 

In  humble  accents,  Lord,  we  sing  - 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid  - 

In  the  bright  morn  of  life,  when  youth 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth 

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It  is  not  earthly  pleasure     -  - 

It  is  not  in  my  power,  I  own     ... 

Jesus  bids  me  seek  his  face  - 

Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Saviour 

Jesus,  hear  a  weeping  mourner      - 

Jesus  invites  young  children  near 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory  -  -  - 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord 

Jesus  says  that  we  must  love  him 

Jesus,  see  a  little  child   - 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 

Jesus,  to  many  £>x  to  few  -  -  - 

Jesus,  that  condescending  King     - 

Jesus  was  once  despised  and  low 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  -  -  38 

Kindest  Saviour,  we  adore  thee  -  469 

King  Solomon  of  old  -  -  -  -         234 

Lead  us.  heavenly  Father,  lead  us  -  -  -  129 
Let  avarice  from  door  to  door         ...         198 

Let  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name  -           -    47 

Let  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord  -           -         410 

Let  children  who  are  taught  thy  word  -  200 

Let  Cod  the  Father,  and  the  Son    -  -                     524 

Let  little  children  come  to  me    -  392 

"Let  there  be  light,'*  Jehovah  said  -    '                 384 

Lo  !  at  noon  'tis  sudden  night                -  -           -    58 

Lo  \  the  bright,  the  rosy  morning  -        .  -           -         428 

Lord,  assist  us  by  thy  grace       -           -  -           -  484 

Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand  -  -                      131 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing        -  521 

Lord,  fix  my  wandering  thoughts   -  336 

Lord,  give  us  grace  to  put  away            -  337 

Lord,  hear  a  sinful  child  complain  -           -         165 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see              -  .  -            -  354 

Lord,  I  ascribe  it  to  thy  grace  98 

Lord.  I  confess  before  thy  face  -  -  -  163 
Lord,  1  confess  thy  sentence  just  ...  %!S8 
Lord,  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speak             ...         422 

Lord,  I  have  dared  to  disobey    -  161 

Lord,  I  have  pass'd  another  day     -  -            -         324 
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Lord,  in  humble,  sweet  submission 
Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth  - 
Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee 
Lord,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care 
Lord,  lead  my  heart  to  learn 
Lord,  make  me  early  learn  - 
Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law 
Lord,  may  a  few  poor  children  raise 
Lord,  now  the  day  is  gone 
Lord  of  every  bright  perfection 
Lord  of  my  life,  O  may  thy  praise 
Lord,  thou  hast  fix'd  our  place  of  birth 
Lord,  thou  hast  heard  my  humble  voice 
Lord,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray     - 
Lord,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  - 
Lord,  we  are  sinners  in  thy  sight 
Lord,  when  my  wretched  soul  surveys 
Lord,  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne 
Lord,  while  the  little  heathen  bend 
Love  and  kindness  we  may  measure    - 

Maker  of  the  Sabbath-day  - 

Many  voices  seem  to  say 

May  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour    - 

May  we  who  teach  the  rising  race 

Mourn  not  ye  whose  child  hath  found  - 

Must  all  the  charms  of  nature,  then 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee  -  -  . 

My  days  on  earth,  how  swift  they  run 

My  Father,  I  thank  thee  for  sleep 

My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee    - 

My  God,  all  nature  owns  thy  sway 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love    - 

My  God,  who  makest  the  sun  to  know 

My  heart  has  been  too  long  ensnared 

My  Heavenly  Father,  all  I  see  - 

My  Heavenly  Father  !  I  confess     - 

My  life's  a  narrow  span 

Not  with  a  pain'd,  reluctant  heart  - 
Now  behold  the  mid-day  sun    - 
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Now  condescend,  Almighty  King 
Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts  - 
Now  I  awake  to  see  the  light   - 
Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise 
Now  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise    - 
Now  that  my  journey's  just  begun 
Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 
Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 
Now  we've  assembled  here      - 

O  deign,  God  of  mercy,  to  smile  on  our  youth 
O  for  a  heart  to  feel        - 
O  God,  I  thank  thee  that  the  night 
Oh  !  how  fleeting,  how  deceiving 
O  Jesus,  delight  of  my  soul 
O  Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child    - 
O  Lord  our  God,  how  wondrous  great 
O  Lord  our  God,  thy  light  and  truth     - 
O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown 
O  Lord  our  Shepherd,  deign  to  keep    - 
O  Lord  of  Hosts  !  thou  King  of  kings 
Once  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day 
Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 
Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 
One  there  is  above  all  others    - 
On  What  has  now  been  sown 
O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
O  that  the  Lord  would  teach  my  tongue    - 
O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 
O  thou  the  guard  of  infant  days 
O  thou  to  whom  the  grateful  song 
O  thou  who  dwellest  in  the  heavens 
O  thou  whom  holy  angels  praise 
O  thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way 
O  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
O  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime     - 
O  'tis  a  lovely  thing  for  youth 
Our  Father,  here  again  we  raise    - 
Our  Father  in  heaven,  though  feeble  our  lays 
Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name 
Our  Father !  who  dost  dwell  on  high   - 
Our  God  is  good ;  each  perfumed  flower   - 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose     -  ' 
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Our  Saviour,  now  in  heaven  above 

Our  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child 

Ours  is  the  Sabbath-day     - 

Our  youth  is  like  the  opening  day 

O  what  amazing  words  of  grace    -         ♦- 

Poor  and  needy  though  I  be      - 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  the  Lord  who  reigns  in  heaven 
Praise  to  the  Sovereign  of  the  sky 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 

Quickly  my  days  have  pass'd  away 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern     - 
Remember,  child,  another  year 
Repent  and  be  baptized 
Repent,  the  voice  celestial  cries     - 
Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return 
Rich  is  the  sacred  song  that  swells 

Saviour,  may  a  little  child 
Saviour,  we  seek  thy  watery  tomb 
Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
See  !  another  week  is  gone 
See  how  the  rising  sun  - 
See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
See  Jesus  rising  from  the  grave 
See  that  heathen  mother  stand 
See  the  leaves  around  you  falling 
See  the  lovely  blooming  flower 
Shall  every  creature  around 
Shall  I  presume  to  venture  near    - 
Show  pity,  Lord  ;  O  Lord,  forgive 
Since  love  is  as  my  duty  known    - 
Since,  mighty  God,  my  health  and  ease 
Sinners,  hear ;  for  God  hath  spoken 
Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say 
Soon  as  my  infant  lips  can  lisp 
Soon  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun 
Sow  in  the  mora  thy  seed 
Stretch'd  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies 
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Sure  'tis  a  serious  thing  to  die 
Sweet  at  the  dawning  light 

Teach  me,  Lord,  thy  name  to  know 
Teach  us,  O  Lord,  we  earnest  pray 
Tell  us,  dear  teachers,  we  would  know     - 
Ten  thousand  different  flowers 
Thanks  to  the  grace  that  brings  us  here    - 
Thai  awful  hour  will  soon  appear 
That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day 
That  Jesus  hears  when  children  pray  - 
The  best  of  days  has  come   - 
The  bosom  where  I  oft  have  lain 
The  clock  has  struck,  I  cannot  stay 
The  day  is  past  and  gone 
The  God  of  heaven  is  pleased  to  see 
The  grass  and  flowers  which  clothe  the  field 
The  great  Redeemer  we  adore 
The  heathen  perish— day  by  day 
The  hour  is  come,  I  will  not  stay    - 
The  Jordan  prophet  cries  to-day 
The  knowledge  which  my  heart  desires    - 
The  light  of  Sabbath  eve 
The  lilies  of  the  field  - 

The  Lord,  my  Maker,  I  adore     - 
The  Lord  of  glory  condescends 
The  moon  is  very  fair  and  bright 
The  morning  breaks  ;  my  voice  I  raise 
The  night  is  past  and  gone 
The  praises  of  my  tongue   - 
The  pure  and  peaceful  mind      - 
There  is  a  dreadful  hell       ... 
There  is  a  God  that  reigns  above 
There  is  a  grassy  bed  - 

There  is  a  land  above     - 
There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God    - 
There  is  beyond  the  sky 
There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose 
The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 
The  short-lived  day  declines  in  haste 
The  smitten  heart,"and  starting  tear    - 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high    - 
The  sun  has  gone  to  rest 
The  sun  that  lights  the  world  shall  fade   - 
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The  lime  is  sliort,  the  season  near 

The  veil  of  night  is  now  withdrawn 

They  must  repent  and  must  believe 

Thine  holy  day's  returning  -  -        -    - 

This  day  belongs  to  God  alone  - 

This  is  a  precious  book:  indeed        - 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  of  life 

This  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose 

This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

This  year  is  hastening,  too,  away  - 

This  year  is  just  going  away      - 

Time  grows  not  old  with  length  of  years  - 

Time  is  winging  us  away  - 

Time's  never  tiring  hand    - 

'Tis  done  :  the  great  transaction's  done 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give  -  -  -  - 

'Tis  the  great  Father  we  adore  - 

Those  children  who  a  promise  give 

Thou  art  our  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord 

Though  God  preserves  me  every  hour 

Though  I  am  young,  yet  I  have  sinn'd 

Thougli  in  the  temple  some  are  found  - 

.Thou  God  of  sovereign  grace  - 

Thou  great  Instructor  !  lest  I  stray 

Thou  guardian  of  our  youthful  days 

Thou  that  dost  my  life  prolong 

Thou  who  once  didst  condescend   - 

Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  night    - 

Thus  far  we're  spared,  again  to  meet 

Thy  healing  Spirit,  Lord,  impart 

"  Thy  kingdom  come  !"  thus,  day  by  day  - 

Thy  lift  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  . 

Thy  word,  O  Lord,  is  light  and  food 

Thy  works  proclaim  thy  glory,  Lord    - 

To-day  is  added  to  our  time  - 

To  do  to  others  as  I  would         - 

To  dwell  with  sinners  here  below 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 

To  Jordan's  stream  the  Saviour  goes 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine         - 

To  thee  let  my  first  offerings  rise   - 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Friend 

To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord 

To  thee,  O  blessed  Saviour        - 

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To  thee,  the  little  children's  Friend 

To  thy  temple  I  repair    - 

To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born 

'Twas  God  that  made  the  stars  that  light 

'Tvvas  God  who  made  the  earth  and  skies 

Vain  world,  with  all  thy  busy  cares     - 

We  are  but  young,  yet  we  may  siug 
We  come  in  childhood's  gladness 
We  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim     - 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee 
Welcome,  sweet  morn,  we  hail  with  joy  - 
We  meet  for  evening  prayer     - 
We  now  from  school  depart 
We  offer,  Lord,  an  humble  prayer 
We  ought  to  speak  with  humble  fear 
We've  passed  another  Sabbath-day    - 
We  will  our  youthful  voices  raise  - 
What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure 
What  blest  examples  do  I  find 
What  can  I,  my  Maker,  do        - 
What  joyful  tidings  do  I  hear 
What  is  an  idol  1 — every  heart  - 
What  is  it  makes  me  early  rise 
What  is  there,  Lord,  a  child  can  do 
What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price 
What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do 
What  sorrows  may  my  life  attend 
What  souls  are  those  that  venture  near 
When  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend 
When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 
When  blooming  youth  are  snatch'd  away 
When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray 
Whene'er  I  take  my  walks  abroad 
When,  for  some  little  insult  given 
When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 
When  I  look  up  to  yonder  sky  - 
When  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below 
When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throne    - 
When  Jesus  to  the  temple  came 
When  little  Samuel  woke 
When  our  fathers,  long  ago 
When  fhe  Saviour  dwelt  below 
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When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 
When  shall  we  meet  again 
When  sickness,  pain,  and  death    - 
When  the  infant  spirit  flying    - 
When  the  flowerets  of  the  year 
When  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne     - 
When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go  - 
When  we  children  bend  the  knee 
When  will  the  day,  tha  expected  day 
While  angels  praise  thy  gracious  name 
While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light 
While  our  glowing  hearts  are  beating 
While  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night 
While  wicked  boys  and  girls  we  meet 
While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Will  the  great  God  who  reigns  on  high 
With  humble  heart  and  tongue 
With  humble  prayer,  O  may  I  read 
Within  these  walls  be  peace 
Whither  but  to  thee,  O  Lord     - 
Who  can  abide  God's  wrath,  or  stand 
Who  gave  the  sun  his  noontide  light    - 
Who  taught  the  bird  to  build  her  nest 
Why  have  we  lips  if  not  to  sing 
Why  should  I  join  with  those  in  play 
Why  should  I  love  my  sport  so  well    - 
Why  should  I  say  'tis"  yet  too  soon 
Why  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm  - 

Ye  lovely  tribes  in  youthful  bloom 

Ye  lovely  tribes  of  smiling  youth 

Ye  who  vital  breath  enjoy  - 

Ye  youthful  band,  approach  your  God 

Young  children  once  to  Jesus  came 

Young  though  I  am,  I  have  a  soul 

Your  souls  and  bodies  too  - 


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